Introducing Hillary Drumm, APRN, RN, of the Section of Digestive Diseases.
What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you personally?
Seeing all different faces, cultures and physical abilities at the table.
Why do you value diversity?
We cannot make health recommendations for cultures we do not represent.
Why should an academic setting be equal and inclusive?
Academics is the future and the guidance for all, and it needs to represent all.
Why are you on the diversity committee?
To understand what is going on to guide these principles and be at the forefront of representing.
What do you look forward to most?
Continued education and growth.
What have you noticed in the department?
More lectures offered.
The Department of Internal Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Internal Medicine knows that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our mission; aims to provide a safe, welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds results in beneficial diversity of thought; and believes that having a diverse team enhances our ability to provide excellent clinical care, research, and medical education.