Political & Advocacy
The Student Diversity Council (SDC) is one of the two governing councils of the University of Michigan Medical School (UMMS). Through education, outreach, and activism, the SDC addresses issues involving Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Justice (DEIAJ) at UMMS and Michigan Medicine. The SDC is committed to: Supporting the cultivation of a safe and inclusive culture and environment for all students, especially those who identify as a member of a historically marginalized group—including Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), Latinx, Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI), persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, pansexual/polyamorous (LGBTQIAP+) communities. Responding swiftly and competently to acts of bias, prejudice, discrimination, racism or other threats that may target the aforementioned communities.Ensuring accountability for the continued progress of DEIAJ initiatives at UMMS.Fostering an environment of inclusion, collaboration, and the sharing of best practices, resources, and knowledge to work effectively towards these goals.These values anchor the council’s mission and purpose. With a unified voice, the SDC will advocate for organizations and student initiatives related to DEIAJ within UMMS and issues related to health disparities in healthcare and health education in collaboration with other student organizations, faculty, and administration.
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# Activism
# Graduate/Professional
# Governance
# Cultural/Ethnic
# Service/Service Learning
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