OB/GYN Diversity, Inclusion & Advocacy

Our Diversity, Inclusion & Advocacy Work

Diversity, inclusion and advocacy are at the heart of who we are and what we do.

BIDMC's OBGYN DIA Committee organizes opportunities for learning and reflection. Committee members are pictured at an art exhibit at the Hutchins Center for African and African American Research

Evidence proves that the most successful care comes when patients see themselves in their healthcare team. As such, we recruit, develop, and advance a diverse workforce that will receive outstanding training in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Through these efforts, we can ensure the best care for the people we serve and brighten the future of health care.

The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center has established a Diversity, Inclusion, and Advocacy (DIA) Committee to advance this important initiative.

Our vision statement: To work in a diverse and inclusive department that 1) represents the spectrum of identities of the patients we serve, 2) promotes a sense of belonging, 3) is activated to speak out about what matters to our patients and our profession. View our DIA Committee Overview Flyer and learn more about our committee.

What is the OB/GYN DIA Committee?

Who Can Join?

All OB/GYN trainees, faculty, and staff are welcome to join our DIA Committee in advancing equity-focused priorities within the department and the institution. The OB/GYN DIA Committee meets quarterly, and we encourage anyone interested in this work to get involved.

We’re proud that several OB/GYN residents and fellows are engaged in BIDMC’s Graduate Medical Education (GME) Diversity, Inclusion, and Advocacy Committee. BIDMC created this committee to provide a voice and resources for trainees who are underrepresented in medicine.

Get Involved

We have fantastic work happening in the OB/GYN DIA Committee and we need your energy, ideas, and passion to keep these crucial initiatives moving forward. Below are the subcommittees and working groups:

Administrative Staff and Nursing Sub-Committees

Administrative Staff Subcommittee:
Co-leaders: Margie Stuppard and Amelia Coyle, BSN, RN
Nursing Subcommittee:
Co-Leaders: Katie Clarke, RN and Anny Garcia, RN

These subcommittees meet monthly and develop one to two goals to advance each year.

Our Current OB/GYN DIA Work

Some of the recent work by our OBGYN DIA committees includes:

Implementing an anti-racism training module in new employee orientation as a mandatory requirement
Offering transgender health educational in-services for all staff
Participating in local events such as MA’s ACOG Advocacy Day, Juneteenth celebration, community health center road races, congressional leadership conferences, and more
Hosting internal engagement events such as the HMS Bioethics Lader Lecture, Hutchins Center for African and African American Research art exhibit tour and collective reflection, Department solidarity event, and community health center field trips
Conducting quality improvement and research projects, including a new racial justice assessment tool in Labor and Delivery
Creating inclusivity signage that welcomes patients, staff and visitors to our units
Providing wellness programs for the mental health and wellbeing of our staff
Conducting asylum evaluations
Ensuring diversity, inclusion, equity, and advocacy are interwoven in the Department’s five-year strategic plan

While we have accomplished so much to advance diversity, inclusion, and advocacy, there are always more opportunities to improve. Please reach out to us with any questions. We look forward to connecting with you.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Advocacy Contacts

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Rose Molina, MD, MPH (pronouns: she/her/ella)
Director, OB/GYN Diversity, Inclusion and Advocacy Committee
Email Dr. Molina

Harvard Medical School

Joan Reede, MD, MPH, MBA
Dean For Diversity and Community Partnership
Harvard Medical School

Alden Landry, MD
Emergency Medicine – BIDMC
Faculty Assistant Director
Office of Diversity and Community Partnership
Harvard Medical School

Learn about the Harvard Medical School Office for Diversity Inclusion and Community Partnership.

Check out our photo and video gallery below for more on our program (use the blue arrows to move through the gallery).

BIDMC Residency Photo Gallery

BIDMC OB/GYN residents together at an event.

Diversity and Inclusion at Harvard Teaching Hospitals

Harvard Medical School trainees and program leaders describe their experiences with diversity, Harvard-affiliated training programs and life in Boston.

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