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Infectious Diseases – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The Division of Infectious Diseases is dedicated in strengthening the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts within our faculty, trainees and personnel. We understand the importance of offering quality of care to the diverse community in Rhode Island that is respectful of each person’s background, age, race, sex, gender identity, ability, and sexual orientation.

For information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion within the Department please visit: https://brownim.org/2/diversity/

Community

The Brown Minority Housestaff Association (BMHA)

BMHA was founded in 2013 by residents across specialties interested in supporting a diverse GME community and the advancement of underrepresented minorities in medicine through mentorship, networking, and advocacy. The organization aspires to provide a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all residents and fellows and hopes to create close-knit, lifelong friendships as its members support one another throughout their training. bmhabrownuniversity@gmail.com

Brown Sexual and Gender Minority Alliance (BSGMA)

Brown Sexual and Gender Minority Alliance (BSGMA) is an organization devoted to education, advocacy, and support for sexual and gender minority trainees and faculty affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Membership is open to any and all trainees, faculty, and students regardless of identity or orientation. brownsgma@gmail.com

Curriculum

Develop or refine fellowship curricula and faculty programming that addresses diversity and inclusion, including race in medicine, health disparities in infectious diseases, transgender health, understanding structural racism.

In 2021-2022 the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) anti-racism curriculum was included as part of the ID Division weekly didactic lectures.

Brown Advocates for Social Chance and Equity (BASCE) Fellowship

The program builds a community of medical students, residents, and faculty who have been trained to facilitate cross-cultural activities and dialogues on race, unconscious bias, and health equity within our peer community and respective healthcare systems. The sessions focus on critical thinking and dialogue, mentoring, and active workshopping of a project. https://diversity.biomed.brown.edu/innovation-achievement/brown-advocates-social-change-and-equity-basce

Research

The Providence/Boston CFAR Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Initiative

The Providence/Boston CFAR is committed to cultivating the next generation of scientists working to end the HIV epidemic. The goal of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Initiative is to ensure that the next generation of scientists includes a diverse array of experiences and perspectives. https://cfar.med.brown.edu/about-us

ID Division Contacts

  • Dr. Martha Sanchez: Martha.Sanchez@Lifespan.org
  • Dr. Joseph Garland: Joseph.Garland@Lifespan.org
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    The Department of Medicine at Alpert Medical School is comprised of eleven distinct Divisions. These Divisions, working in conjunction with the community doctors who comprise our Primary Care offerings, provide patients with an outstanding level of care both within the Brown affiliated hospitals and throughout several community-based clinical locations. In addition to patient services, several of our Divisions offer exceptional programs for Residents and Fellows within their designated areas of expertise.

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