DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We are pleased to offer an Under-Represented in Medicine in Otology/Neurotology Travel Grant
Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be considered in May/June 2024. 


The Diversity and Inclusion Committee is pleased to announce TWO outstanding recipients
of the 2023/24 ANS Diversity and Inclusion Committee Under-Represented in Medicine Travel Grant. 

Congratulations Jorge! 
Jorge Gutierrez
is a 4th year student at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine applying for Otolaryngology this year. He has a passion for health equity arising from his experience as a grandson of a Mexican immigrant. He demonstrated by his commitment to DEI through involvement of the Latino Medical Student Association and his mentoring role through the Minority Association of Premedical Students. He’s currently working at the Medical University of South Carolina and a one-year research fellowship with work, including an exploration of racial and socioeconomic disparities and hopes to continue to be actively involved with addressing healthcare disparities throughout his career. He is an excellent student, earning an honors grade in the number of clerkships, including surgery, and has been praised for his internal motivation, strong worth ethic, and impressive fund of knowledge. He will be rotating at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine. Jorge will be mentored by Dr. Sarah Mowry at his home institution and Dr. David Haynes and Dr. Elizabeth Perkins at Vanderbilt.

 
Congratulations Ruth!
Ruth Mizu
is a fourth-year student at Baylor College of Medicine. Ms. Mizu is a first generation, Ethiopian American, and a first-generation high school, college and medical school student. She has demonstrated excellence as a student at Baylor. She’s been awarded merit-based tuition scholarships. She is also supported by the Center of Excellence and Health Equity, Training, and Research which has afforded her both financial support and research opportunities. Her capability is a student leader is demonstrated by her leadership roles in otolaryngology interest groups both at Baylor and nationally through the Student National Medical Association and has served as an active participant in a number of volunteer activities. She has served as Mentorship Chair with Association of Women Surgeons and president of Student National Medical Association. She is actively engaged in research and have several publications and national presentations under her belt, including presentations at COSM and AAOHNS. She will be rotating at Northwestern and Dr. Alan Micco will serve as her mentor at Northwestern and Dr. Alex Sweeney will support her at Baylor. 


ANS GRANT OPPORTUNITY! 
ANS Advancing Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA)
in Otology and Neurotology Grant instructions

DI Grant - Funds based on project/budget / Up to $10,000 per year 
APPLICATION DUE MARCH 1


 

The 2023 D/I newsletter was incorporated into the full ANS 2023 Spring newsletter. 

Diversity/Inclusion Committee Members

Stephanie A. Moody, MD, Chair
Michael Hoa, MD, (Chair-Elect)

Elizabeth H. Toh, MD, MBA (Past Chair)
Matthew Bush, MD
Sujana Chandrashekhar, MD
Anne Maxwell, MD
Kathryn Noonan, MD


ANS/AOS ACTION STATEMENT AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM

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.

 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.


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