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ODIHE Events
We’re excited to announce that National Latino Physician Day will take place on October 1, 2025. Our Anesthesiology Department is hosting “The Event” for the national movement, which was started by our very own Cesar Padilla and Michael Galvez, a Stanford Medicine Alum and current Hand Surgeon in Fresno.
Did you know that only 6% of physicians in the United States are Latino or Latina, despite the country being made up of 19% Latino? California has an even higher Latino population, reaching 39%, with further increases projected to 50% by the year 2050. There are significant healthcare barriers, inequalities, and poorer outcomes in the Latino/Hispanic population. Having Latinos better represented in medicine is necessary for our communities and for the future of medicine in the United States.
Recurring Affinity Group Events
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Health Equity supports affinity events to enable employees to come together and build connections based on shared characteristics or interests. This bolsters communication and collaboration, which can make workers more effective and increase their productivity.
These events promote inclusion, diversity and other efforts that benefit employees. They create safe spaces for networking, resources for mentorship, and training for professional development. These events are department-wide and invite all department members to attend!
- Feb: Black History Month
- Mar: Women’s History Month
- April: ODIHE Retreat
- May: Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month
- June: LGBQT+ Month
- September: Hispanic Heritage Month/National Latino Physician Month
Coming Soon: Our ODIHE Newsletter
We’re thrilled to introduce our upcoming DEI Newsletter, dedicated to celebrating the remarkable contributions of our faculty and staff to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives within our department and university.
What to Expect:
- Spotlighting Excellence: Discover inspiring stories and achievements of our faculty and staff who are driving positive change in DEI.
- Stay Informed: Get the latest updates on upcoming events, workshops, and seminars focused on DEI.
- New Programs & Initiatives: Be the first to know about exciting DEI programs and initiatives within our department and across the university.
- Community Engagement: Stay connected with our vibrant DEI community through featured articles and profiles.
Check back periodically for updates!!