Diversity isn’t
a buzzword.
It’s a requirement to treat our communities with clinical excellence.
Culture of Caring and Community
We are excited to welcome you to the DGSOM Family. Our community is made up of talented leaders who care deeply and work to impact the world for good.
It’s usually the person of color in the room that is going to notice that the only patients in your study are white or that this drug was never evaluated in low-income communities,” Dr. May says. “It’s about getting more minorities and people of color into health care professions.
Dr. Fola May, MD, PhD, MPhil, UCLA Digestive Diseases
We Chase Equity
We have a collective commitment to combat structural racism.
That commitment spans healthcare, education and in our society at large. We understand that combating structural racism requires structural change and are taking immediate actions to address this belief at the organization-wide level.
Explore Student Affinity Groups
Committed to actively dismantling structural racism in our organization.
Unified in solidarity with DACA recipients, affected communities, allies, and undocumented students.
Compassionate, inclusive and equitable care for our diverse LGBTQ community.
We seek inquisitive leaders willing to speak up and dissent.
Women’s Empowerment Brunch
Sponsored by the Student National Medical Association
“It’s important to see women from all levels of their educational journey in one room, especially for any pre-med students who may feel less supported on their campus. They get to see women in front of them who have made it and learn from them. Distinguished MDs come and shed light on how to have the confidence to persevere despite any trials and tribulations. Everyone can network and feel encouraged to continue on their journey.”
Cléa Marsh, Medical Student DGSOM/DREW, Class of 2021.
We are open to any students who are interested in learning more about our religion and interested in connecting with us. We hope to clear up any misconceptions people might have about our religion, especially since the media can portray Islam in such a negative light. We also hope to host events for Muslim patients who you’ll see and treat as a physician.
Yusra Ahmedin, Medical Student, Class of 2023