Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
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Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Click to get all your News in the Community
Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Click to get all your News in the Community
Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Click to get all your News in the Community
Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Click to get all your News in the Community
Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Click to get all your News in the Community
Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Click to get all your News in the Community
Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity
Building the bridges to a respectful, fair and inclusive Community
Wellness
Equity & Diversity
Professionalism
Support to Entry Program (STEP)
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) ) is pleased to announce the launch of the Support to Entry Program (STEP).
The CSM recognizes the academy’s historic exclusion and discrimination against people who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized minorities, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with diverse abilities and those facing financial barriers. STEP is designed to address barriers that equity-deserving groups encounter when preparing to enter medicine and health science studies and was developed in collaboration with current CSM students.
Prospective applicants to STEP have the opportunity to receive support, guidance, resources, and/or mentorship for MCAT preparation, applications and interviews.
Go to the STEP website to review program eligibility and to complete the application form.
Questions? Please contact STEP@ucalgary.ca
Research & Innovation in Health & Medical Education Funding
2021 Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion
Research and Innovation in Health and Medical Education Funding Competition
The Office of Health and Medical Education Scholarship (OHMES), the Office of Equity, Professionalism and Diversity (OPED), and the Office of Indigenous, Local and Global Health (ILGH) partnered in 2021 to host a funding competition focused on health and medical education scholarship in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI).
Sign up for the OPED Newsletter!
Interested in hearing about upcoming events and current resources related to equity, diversity, inclusion, and wellness?
The Office of Professionalism, Equity, and Diversity sends an e-newsletter listing activities, events, and resources available from CSM and external organizations.
Email OPED@ucalgary.ca to receive the newsletter or provide content.
2021 CSM Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Award
The Cumming School of Medicine's Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Award celebrates the outstanding achievements of an individual or team who has taken steps towards creating an an equitable, diverse, inclusive culture at CSM, and/or within their community of practice.
The 2021 CSM EDI Award winner has made an indelible impact on our medical school, prompting long-lasting transformations that will create a more equitable, diverse, and inclusive CSM.
All nominees for this inaugural award demonstrated impactful achievements and practices in supporting equitable and inclusive learning, teaching, research, and working environments at the CSM.
To learn more about the CSM EDI Award winner and nominees, click the button below.
The EDI Award provides $1500 to the award recipient or divided equally amongst the recipients. The CSM EDI Award is supported by a generous philanthropic donation by the Helios Group and matched by the Cumming School of Medicine.
ILGHO & OPED 2022 Building the Equity Bridge Symposium
The Office of Professionalism, Equity and Diversity, and the Indigenous, Local and Global Health Office are pleased to host the annual Building the Equity Bridge Symposium, featuring keynote speaker Cindy Blackstock, PhD. and Alanis Obomsawin, director and producer, along with local healthcare providers who will explore Jordan's Principle in a local context.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
Taking action against systemic racism
The Cumming School of Medicine (CSM) leadership team is committed to working as allies and in solidarity with Black, Indigenous and People of Colour (BIPOC) students and colleagues to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our CSM community
Please share your thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns and personal stories about systemic racism within our CSM community. Our leadership team is learning a lot from your input and is using this knowledge to determine how we’ll continue to make the changes that are necessary to truly achieve equity, diversity and inclusion within our faculty.
Please continue to share your thoughts by submitting through the online survey.
News in the Community
Elder explores the connection between reconciliation and climate change
Elder Teaching Series welcomes Dr. Betty Bastien of the Blackfoot Confederacy on Jan. 27...
Click to get all your News in the Community