Our Vision
The Department of Urology at Michigan Medicine is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all members of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is inextricably tied to our mission of providing the best possible education, training, and patient care. We believe that DEI is crucial to individual and societal success, advancement of the field, and educational excellence.
Our Goals
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To create an environment where every member of our community is respected, valued, and heard.
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To develop a team that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve.
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To advance the field through inclusive research and training.
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To broaden our community outreach.
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To promote empathetic communication to ensure that all community members feel respected, valued, and heard.
Our Team
Our DEI committee is composed of providers, trainees, and staff (clinical and administrative) who are dedicated to developing and executing strategic initiatives that focus on topics such as inclusive climate, patient care, and professional development. We welcome new members!
Meidee Goh, MD
Brittany Smith
News
Youth Summit at the Big House
The Department of Urology had the privilege of participating in the 2023 Michigan Youth Summit. Thank you to all who participated in this amazing event!
Dr. Blair and Dr. Branche attend AMEC 2023
Dr. Yooni Blair and Dr. Brandee Branche represent Michigan Urology at AMEC 2023.
Events for 2023
2023 DEI events will include speakers on disability and LGBTQ+ issues, outreach to middle school learners and URiM undergraduates and med students in our community and prepping the next generation of URiM urology residency applicants.
Book Club - February 2023
The next book to be discussed by our department will be Whistling Vivaldi: And Other Clues to How Stereotypes Affect Us, written by Claude M. Steele.
Events for 2022
2022 DEI events will include conversations about cultural complications, mentorship best practices, genocide and survivorship.
Events for 2021
2021 events will include special Grand Round events as well as new UroVersity events.
Book Club-February 2021
The next book to be discussed by our department will be Caste. Interested individuals should contact the organizer Daniela Wittmann, PhD, LMSW at [email protected]
Volunteer Opportunities
We will be offering a way for our Urology family to “give back to the community”. We have organized dates to volunteer at Food Gatherers in Ann Arbor that all may participate in. Volunteers will assist with preparing lunches and dinners.
Book Club
The Department is sponsoring a book club. If you are interested in participating, please contact the organizer Daniela Wittmann [email protected] . The book will be provided to participants.
DEI Highlights from 2020
This year, we celebrated Black History month with our colleagues in Neurosurgery. We also held the 1st Annual Michigan Urology Academy .
DEI Highlights from 2019
Last year, we launched our Department of Urology Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee and held several exciting DEI events and initiatives.
