Institute Fellows

As part of our dedication to equity and justice, and in recognition of those who distinguish themselves as leaders in this work, the Institute for Equity and Justice in Health Sciences Education (IEJHSE) is launching a yearly cohort of Institute Fellows.

Faculty and staff will be appointed as Fellows of the Institute for evidence of their longitudinal (at least three years) work in five core areas, alignment with the Institute’s values, and for building the Institute’s capacity to engage in equity and justice in health sciences education.

• Curricular Development & Teaching – Evidence that an individual is engaging in curricular development and teaching that enhances equity and justice. Examples include developing/delivering courses, lectures or workshops focused on dismantling racism and bias in the health professions learning environment; designing and implementing inclusive learning practices; integrating current research on equity and social justice in health sciences education. The quality of this work can be demonstrated by sharing evaluations and/or dissemination of curricula/teaching.
• Scholarship & Dissemination – Research, presentations, publications, grantsmanship related to equity and justice in health sciences education; developing new knowledge or building on existing knowledge.
• Mentorship & Support – Evidence of providing support and mentorship for students, staff, and faculty engaged in equity and justice in health sciences education; incorporating anti-racism principles into mentoring relationships; efforts to recruit and retain students, staff, or faculty with a focus on equity and justice; fostering deep and sustained relationships with mentees.
• Organizational and Strategy Development – Developing and implementing systems change work; contributing to cultural transformation to advance equity and justice in health sciences education.
• Community Building, Consultation & Engagement – Serving as a resource for consultation and best practices in equity and justice in health sciences education within a team, department, institution, region, or nationally; fostering deep and sustained relationships within the educational community; creating spaces for joy, enthusiasm, rest, and healing.