DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
Next application deadline June 15, 2025!
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is pleased to announce TWO outstanding recipients
of the 2024/25 ANS Diversity and Inclusion Committee Under-Represented in Medicine Travel Grant.
Congratulations Alejandro!
Alejandro R. Marrero-Gonzalez is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. His passion for research is evident from his decision to take a research year between his third and fourth years at the Medical University of South Carolina. This year, Alejandro contributed to several publications and presentations at conferences like COSM and AAOHNS.
Beyond research, Alejandro is dedicated to community service, volunteering at numerous mobile clinics and cancer screenings to support underserved populations in Puerto Rico. His leadership roles include founding board member of the Hispanic Otolaryngology Latino Association (HOLA) and the Latino Medical Student Association Research Committee at his campus.
Alejandro is eager to advance his career in otolaryngology and is committed to increasing diversity within the field. During his rotation, he will be mentored by Dr. Ted Meyer and Dr. Habib Rizk at the Medical University of South Carolina.
 Congratulations Naomi!
Naomi Tesema is a fourth-year medical student at The University of Chicago. Her passions in otolaryngology include global surgery research, healthcare disparities, and science communication, shaped by her experience as a first-generation, low-income college and medical student. She has been awarded grants and funding by the American Medical Association and NYU URiM Medical Student Research Internship. Naomi is highly regarded for her involvement in various leadership organizations and committees such as Student National Medical Association (SNMA) and the Educational Support Team on her campus. She has received praise for her compassion, strong work ethic, and humble approach as a student leader. Her strong academic performance is underscored by feedback highlighting her impressive knowledge in the operating room, adeptness on clinical rotations, and quick acquisition of technical skills. She is actively engaged in research, contributing to several publications and presentations accepted at COSM and AAOHNS. Naomi is set to receive mentorship from Dr. Esther Vivas at Emory University, Dr. Tom Roland at NYU, and Dr. Elizabeth Dinces at Montefiore.
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Diversity/Inclusion Committee Members
Michael Hoa, MD, (Chair)
Stephanie A. Moody, MD, (Past Chair)
Matthew Bush, MD
Sujana Chandrasekhar, MD
Anne Maxwell, MD
Adam Kaufman, MD
Kathryn Noonan, MD
Angela Peng, MD
Carla Valenzuela, MD
Charlotte Hughes, MD
Adam Thompson-Harvey, MD
Resolution on Diversity of Meeting Presenters and Participation for the American Otological Society
and the American Neurotology Society
- Whereas, the councils of the American Neurotology Society and American Otological Society desire to promote inclusivity within the membership of both organizations.
- Whereas it is recognized that diverse leadership and diversity of presenters allows for cross pollination of knowledge, perspective and experiences enabling a stronger and more robust educational experience for our members.
- Whereas the Councils of the organizations recognize the importance of acknowledging diversity among our patients, our trainees and our colleagues.
- Whereas, the purpose of the education programs of both organizations is to disseminate information designed to improve physician knowledge, patient care and outcomes, and advance the respective specialties.
- Whereas, valuable scientific contributions to Otology and Neurotology by colleagues (regardless of gender, race, or other attributes) should be presented at the society’s respective meetings.
- Be it resolved that the Scientific Program Committees of the American Neurotology Society and American Otological Society will select speakers and panel members endeavoring to balance educational goals while promoting the diversity of our respective Societies’ memberships and educational offerings.
- Be it resolved the Executive Councils of the ANS and AOS will select participation at all levels of the organizations endeavoring to reflect diversity of our respective Societies’ memberships.
Adopted by the Councils of the ANS & AOS, April 2018
Click here for the results of the annual 2018 D/I membership survey
Click here to read about the the efforts and action plan from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Scientific Diversity Workforce
PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING LIST OF ARTICLES
RELATED TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
https://hbr.org/topic/diversity Resources from Harvard Business Review
https://hbr.org/video/4984622531001/why-so-few-diversity-candidates-are-hired
https://www.aamc.org/professional-development/affinity-groups/cfas/diversity-inclusion-toolkit/resources Professional Development resources from American Academy of Medical Colleges
https://www.aamc.org/what-we-do/mission-areas/diversity-inclusion/learning The AAMC is pleased to bring you a set of online, on-demand video resources on a range of diversity and inclusion topics. The Diversity 3.0 Learning Series includes interviews with thought leaders and experts, faculty career development webinars, guidance on institutional strategic planning and culture and climate assessment, and presentations on innovative programs at AAMC member institutions.
https://www.facs.org/about-acs/governance/acs-committees/committee-on-diversity-issues
https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/
https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/clas/standards The National CLAS Standards are intended to advance health equity, improve quality, and help eliminate health care disparities by establishing a blueprint for health and health care organizations.
http://bulletin.facs.org/2012/03/cultural-competence-why-surgeons-should-care/
https://diversity.nih.gov The Scientific Workforce Diversity (SWD) Office leads NIH’s effort to diversify the national scientific workforce and expand recruitment and retention. Includes the NIH Scientific Workforce Diversity Toolkit.
PAST D/I NEWSLETTERS
D/I Fall Newsletter - 2018
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D/I Fall Newsletter - 2020
D/I Fall Newsletter - 2021
D/I Spring Newsletter - 2022
D/I Spring Newsletter - 2023
The ANS and AOS stand in solidarity with our colleagues and our communities against racism and injustice.
As physicians and educators in the hearing sciences, we advocate for a combination of communication, education, and decisive action so that we may all rise up against racism, bigotry and exclusion.
Please click here to read our Action Statement as it outlines our commitment to embracing diversity and inclusion in our field, and equality in our world.
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