Diversity & Inclusion
Thomas Jefferson University is committed to building and expanding a diverse educational community founded on mutual respect and appreciation for each other.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
The diversity mission of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at Thomas Jefferson University and Hospital embraces a culture that is inclusive and affirming of all identities.
Celebration of ALL Identities
Our departmental worldview celebrates differences of race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, language, veteran status, religion, disability, and socio-economic status.
Respect, Affirmation & Inclusiveness in Patient Care
We strive for excellence in psychiatry within Jefferson and all of healthcare, with our faculty, treating providers, and staff reflecting a culturally respectful, affirming, and inclusive framework in providing services in patient care.
Commitment to Diversity
Relevant to our teaching philosophies, we stand committed to the recruitment, admission, hiring, promotion, retention, mentoring, and professional development of our students, residents, faculty, and staff members with identities of cultural diversity.
Commitment to Learning & “Walking the Walk”
We continuously increase our education, knowledge, and interactions by acknowledging our privileges and leaning into vulnerability.
Understanding of Our Role in Eliminating Racism
We understand our role in dismantling racism and eliminating all forms of bias and cultural injustice.
Appropriate Treatment & Care and a Focus on Service
We are committed to an inclusive and trauma-informed service framework that prepares future clinical providers to provide appropriate treatment and care for diverse patient populations and also promotes excellence in research, education, and service to our local and greater community.
Psychiatry DEI Committee
Our DEI committee is comprised of representatives from all of our divisions and includes faculty members and staff members. Dr. Shawn Blue chairs the committee.
Visiting Student Diversity Scholarship
The Scholarship supports rising 4th year medical students from other medical colleges who wish to do internships within Jefferson’s Department of Psychiatry.
Office of Diversity & Inclusion Initiatives
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives (ODII) at Sidney Kimmel Medical College supports an institutional framework that acknowledges the importance of a diverse community and an inclusive environment. ODII promotes initiatives and programs that increase awareness, understanding and sensitivity to the needs of all individuals regardless of age, class, physical ability, gender, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation.