Case Western Reserve School of Medicine is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in medicine and fighting disparities in health care in our community. Championing diversity is an essential part of our vision to promote an inclusive culture working to eradicate health disparities in Cleveland and across the world.
The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive Excellence hosts VITALS: Virtual Inclusive Talks and Lecture Series, a series of 60-minute inclusive talks and lectures, and in-person presentations, to expand our commitment and promote dialogues in our school and our community. Each VITALS includes a Q&A session and is open to the public and shared with faculty staff and students at the School of Medicine, the University, and our other campuses: Cleveland Clinic, MetroHealth System, University Hospitals and the Cleveland Veteran Affairs Medical Center. VITALS are free but require pre-registration.
Upcoming VITALS
- June 18 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. - SOM LGBTQ Wine and Cheese Social
- June 21 from 12:30 - 2 p.m. - Juneteenth Observance Cookout
- June 25 from noon - 1 p.m. - SOM LGBTQ+ VITALS Panel Discussion
Previous VITALS
*Not recorded intentionally. This approach aims to encourage and motivate you to participate in these meetings firsthand, to truly experience the essence of our community.
Month & Year |
Celebration |
Presentation/Event Details |
Presenter(s) |
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May 1, 2024 12-2 p.m. |
Asian American Heritage | Asian American Pacific Island Heritage Month Keynote Presentation & Festival | |
February 23, 2024 Noon |
Black History Month | Black History Month (in-person WRB Auditorium) | |
February 9 & 14 2024 | Lunar New Year | Lunar New Year Events (in-person HEC (Feb 9) and BRB (Feb 14) | |
January 17, 2024 | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | ||
December 8, 2023 12:00 PM |
Lecture Series | VITALS: Disability Health Equity Panel “Reimagining Disability as a Strength in Healthcare” (Online) |
Multiple Speakers |
June 23, |
Juneteenth |
What Juneteenth Means for Urban Health Care Equity (Hybrid) |
Dr. Gregory Hall |
June 2023 |
Pride Month | DEIE Safe Zone Training (Online)* DEIE Trans Allyship Training 101 (Online)* LGBTQ+ Health Across Our Campuses Panel Discussion (Online) LGBTQ+ Wine & Cheese Social |
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May |
Asian American Heritage | Healing in Solidarity and Community Support (Hybrid) AAPI Festival |
Naomi Sigg, MS |
May 2023 |
Mental Health Awareness | Restorative Justice: Application of Restorative Justice in the Health Professions (Online) | Juri Sanchez, MSW and Dr. Corina Iacopetti, MA |
March |
Women's History | Celebrating Women in Academic Medicine: Telling Our Truth (Online) | Dr. Sherita Hill Golden |
January 2023 |
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day | Advancing Health Equity; Making the connection with Social Justice and Health Disparities (Online) | Dr. Quinn Capers |
December 6, 2022 |
Lecture Series | Racism as a Public Health Crisis, Envisioning the Future (Online) | Dr. David Margolius |
October 6, 2022 | Lecture Series | Advocacy through Cultural Humility and Community Outreach (Online) |
Dr. Monica Yepes-Rios, FACP |
June 28 2022 |
PRIDE Month |
How Far We've Come 50 Years of Pride! (Online) |
Dr. Laura J. Mintz, PhD |
March |
Women's History | Bias, Bravery and Burnout: The Journey of Women in Medicine (Online) | Dr. Lipi Roy |
December 2021 | Health Disparities | Health Disparities for Women of Color and Infant Mortality (Online) | Dr. Arthur R. James |
November 2021 | Native American Awareness | Native American Healthcare: Past, Present, and Future (Online) | Dr. Jonathan Baines, PhD |
October 2021 | Hispanic Heritage Awareness | R.E.A.L: Race, Ethnicity, and Language (Online) | Margarita Diaz, MSN, RN |
August 2021 | Health Disparities | Health Disparities in Latinx and COVID-19 (Online) | Dr. Monica Vela |
July 2021 |
Health Disparities | The Effects of COVID-19 on Women in the Academy (Online) | Dr. Cynthia Kubu |
June 2021 |
Health Disparities | The Asian American Experiences of Racism during COVID-19 (Online) |