At the David Geffen School of Medicine, the core values of diversity and inclusion are inseparable from our institutional goals of excellence in all tenets of healthcare, research, education, and community engagement. With the active support of its leadership, DGSOM is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, residents, fellows, staff, and faculty from diverse backgrounds who represent the communities served by the University of California.
Our goal is to foster an environment of respect that celebrates the unique perspectives, contributions, and expertise that each individual brings to DGSOM. Through a process of continual reevaluation, reflection, and feedback, we are unwavering in our dedication to achieve justice, equity and diversity inclusion.
Adopted March 2020
"The only way to undo racism is to consistently identify and describe it and then dismantle it."
∼ Ibram X. Kendi
Dieter Enzmann, MD
Leo G. Rigler Chair & Professor
UCLA Radiological Sciences
David Geffen School of Medicine
"In order for academic medicine, UCLA Health, and UCLA Radiology to remain true to its social compact, we must assume leadership in solving this pressing societal problem. This requires a longterm, action-oriented commitment and UCLA Radiology takes great pride in having applied the talents and skills under its control to work on alleviating this painful aspect of social injustice."
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