YSM DEI News
In a recent article published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Yale Child Study Center Assistant Professor Daryn H. David argues for a paradigm shift in what professionalism and career success look like in academic medicine, calling for a “coach approach” option for faculty.
- March 13, 2024
For the latest Yale Child Study Center “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, YCSC Assistant Professor Daryn David reflects on a talk given by Gaylord Healthcare President and CEO Sonja LaBarbera at a recent YCSC Grand Rounds session.
- February 28, 2024
Check out which of our faculty will be presenting posters at the 2024 Pediatric Academic Societies Meeting in Toronto, Canada.
- February 28, 2024
On February 9, high school students from New Haven (Wilbur L. Cross and James Hillhouse High Schools), Bridgeport (Great Oaks Charter School), and the Guilford A Better Chance Program visited Yale School of Medicine (YSM). The visit was organized by the medical school’s Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
- February 27, 2024
Darin Latimore, MD, was one of the seven Yale School of Medicine (YSM), Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS), and Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) leaders who spoke to the 200 participants and 107 visiting students from around the country at the YSM and YNHH Diversity in the Healthcare Workforce Dinner on February 8, 2024.
- February 14, 2024
In the latest YCSC “On Leadership” blog post, Daryn David spoke with Helena Rutherford, an associate professor at the YCSC whose research lab investigates periods of neural plasticity in adulthood, including how the mind and brain change during pregnancy and the postpartum period. In the interview, Rutherford talks about how her person-centered, compassionate approach to leadership helps to unleash the potential of those she trains.
- February 14, 2024Source: WTNH
Immigrant rights groups are pushing to expand Connecticut’s HUSKY Medicaid program. Over the past few years, children up to 15 years have been included in the health care plan. Advocates are now pushing for more in the current legislative session.
- December 19, 2023
Darin Latimore, MD, received a 2023 Shine a Light on Antisemitism Civic Courage Award. Since joining Yale in 2017, he has strived to expand the definition of diversity, improve climate, and bring about change by cultivating relationships and finding common ground.
- December 13, 2023
In the latest edition of the YCSC “On Leadership” blog post and newsletter column, Daryn David, PhD shares part two of an interview with James P. Comer, MD, MPH. In the first portion shared in October, he talked about how his early life experiences laid the groundwork for his leadership practices – in part two, he brings his past experiences to light in the context of today, and the future.
- December 13, 2023
At Yale School of Medicine, the Yale Biological and Biomedical Sciences Diversity and Inclusion Collective (YBDIC) has emerged as a catalyst for change, dedicated to fostering the intellectual and personal growth of underrepresented minority (URM) students in the biological and biomedical sciences (BBS). Grounded in a mission driven by engagement, empowerment, outreach, and advancement, YBDIC is reshaping the landscape of inclusivity within the academic community.