In this episode, Dr. Sunny Nakae, from California University of Science and Medicine, discusses how her medical school promotes inclusion through a holistic approach to education. The school focuses on integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into the curriculum and creating a safe and supportive environment for students, faculty, and staff. Dr. Nakae emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and offers a variety of programs and initiatives to enhance DEI efforts.
Timestamp of our conversation:
01:39 - Fostering inclusion at medical schools
09:08 - The role of medical schools in addressing social issues
17:06 - How do you measure success?
26:46 - What are the barriers to inclusion?
30:52 - What are the next steps?
33:15 - Advice
Speakers:
Dr. Kelly Dore
Co-Founder/VP Science & Innovation at Acuity Insights
Dr. Sunny Nakae
Senior Associate Dean, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, & Partnership; Associate Professor of Medical Education at California University of Science and Medicine
Connect with Kelly:
https://ca.linkedin.com/in/kelly-dore-7971b258
Connect with Sunny:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sunny-nakae-91468599/
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