Diversity & Inclusion in Radiology

The Department of Radiology is committed to providing an inclusive environment and a diverse, culturally competent workforce that is representative of the patients that we serve. Our faculty and house staff are actively involved in research and community outreach programs that address health disparities. The Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee of the Department of Radiology is an active committee composed of faculty and residents. In addition to coordinating regular training and educational opportunities for the department, residents take an active role in mentoring and participation in pathway programs on going at Jefferson for students underrepresented in medicine. The participation of residents in these activities is a fundamental part of our mission to support and provide our future radiologists with initiatives and education that will promote culturally competent patient care as well as opportunities for research.

Recent Grand rounds lectures have included:

• Understanding Race based medicine and it’s Impact on Radiology
• Introduction to LGBTQ Cultural Competence
• Disparities in Breast Cancer Mortality
• Care of the Transgender and Non Binary patient

Recent presentations and articles written by residents have included:

• Racial Disparities in COVID 19 Associated Pulmonary Embolism: A multicenter Cohort Stud

Recent departmental grants and papers with resident participation have included:

• RAD-AID USA Women’s Health program- a 3-year grant based program aimed at improving access to care for women in underserved communities.
• Initial Outcomes of a Patient Navigator Supported Mobile Screening Mammography Program.

Recent educational and mentoring activities conducted by residents have included:

• Video and in person introduction to the field of Radiology as well as personal experience shared with high school, college and medical students underrepresented in medicine
• Opportunities to volunteer on Jefferson’s Mobile Screening Mammography Van