Diversity and Inclusion
A Culture of Respect
The Department of Anesthesiology is committed to equality, fairness, and a culture of respect in our working and learning environments. These values are inseparable from our missions. At the core of our current work is a series of department-wide discussions about our shared realities and lived experiences, guided by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force. The goal is to assure a sustained, focused effort on inclusive practices.
Why Pronouns Matter
This is a short video on pronoun use at Columbia, with suggestions on showing allyship to queer and transgender members of the community.
Leadership
Vivek Kumar Moitra, MD
- Allen I Hyman, M.D. Professor of Critical Care Anesthesiology (in Anesthesiology) at the Columbia University Medical Center
Resources
Faculty Activities
The Department of Anesthesiology faculty advocate for the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity in faculty development, and in regional and national committee work in the field. Some of our activities are as follows.
- Anesthesiology Faculty Development
Maya Jalbout Hastie, MD, EdD, and Danielle B. Ludwin, MD, Co-directors of Faculty Development and Career Enhancement; Gebhard Wagener, MD, Vice Chair for Faculty Development. - Association of University Anesthesiologists (AUA)(link is external and opens in a new window)
Maya Jalbout Hastie, MD, EdD, Chair, Leadership Advisory Board, focused on diversity and inclusion mentorship and fostering leadership in academic anesthesiology. - Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesia and Critical Care(link is external and opens in a new window)
Paul Garcia, MD, PhD, Chair of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.
Monthly Seminars
Residents and fellows in our educational programs are invited to monthly seminars conducted by the Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork Presbyterian GME Task Force on Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging. The seminars promote values of equity and anti-racism, provide opportunities for mentorship, networking, and career development, and support members of the campus community who identify as underrepresented minorities based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, disability, or religion.
Reading List
A living list of resources and reading materials collected by the department's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.
Seed Grants
The following are some of the seed grants awarded to our faculty and their institutional colleagues by the Columbia University Office of the Provost:
- "A Simulation-Based Education Pipeline Summer Program to Introduce Diverse High School Students to Careers in Health Care,”
David Wang, Kellie Bryant. - "Understanding and Responding to Racial Microaggressions in the Theatre of the Oppressed,"
Allison Lee, Desmond Jordan, Maya Jalbout Hastie. - “Targeting Provider Bias to Advance Health Equity in Maternal Care,"
Allison Lee and Janice Aubey. - "Anti-Racism in the Intensive Care Unit at Columbia University Medical Center: Evaluation of our Current State and a Journey to Make the Uncomfortable Comfortable,"
Vivek Moitra, Jonathan Hastie, Beth Hochman.
More Columbia Campus Resources
- CUIMC Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives: Action Items
- LGBTQ+: The Columbia University LGBTQ+ Guide: Resources to Foster an Affirming Community for LGBTQ+ Faculty, Students and Staff
- Faculty Diversity: Provost's Office Data on Diversity