Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are deeply committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive community where everyone is welcomed, respected and supported.

By bringing together individuals from varying backgrounds, experiences and areas of expertise, we benefit from a collective wealth of knowledge and ideas. It is this diversity that allows us to develop richer solutions to complex scientific and clinical challenges and to train culturally sensitive clinicians and scientists. It is also this diversity that enables us to provide the best care to our diverse community of patients.

DEI Committee

A committee of faculty and staff members to boost and direct the department’s DEI goals.

DEI Committee members

• Gregory Zipfel, MD
• Ralph Dacey, Jr., MD
• Joshua Osbun, MD
• Jennifer Strahle, MD
• Camilo Molina, MD
• Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, Diego Morales
• Clinical Research Coordinator, Corrine Gardner
• Senior Director of Development and Business Operations, Sophie Church 
• Executive Director, Mary Amann

Mission

• Identify and create solutions to address the deficits and challenges of DEI within the Department of Neurosurgery
• Create action items that encourage all individuals to embrace their identities, find belongingness, and strive to promote health equity, social justice, and advocacy
• Foster a culture of open expression, exchange and discussion of ideas
• Develop programming and initiatives to enable career advancement for our faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds

Events

All members of the department are invited to attend our upcoming Diversity, Equity and Inclusion events. Please contact Sophie Church at sophie.church@wustl.edu to sign up.

Resources for residents & prospective students