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Anti-Racism & Racial Justice
Fostering Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at GUMC
We choose to work and learn together at Georgetown University because we value the dignity of each person, the pursuit of social justice, and actions that achieve common good through service to others. Fostering an inclusive and equitable community will allow us to thrive as a more diverse community.
Our Commitment in Motion
The GUMC community puts its commitment to anti-racism, racial justice and equity into motion through dozens of structures, committees, grants, and pipeline programs, and with curriculum reforms and community engagement. Learn more by clicking on each icon below.
GUMC Structures & Committees
Programs & Initiatives
Access & Pipeline Initiatives
Curriculum
Community & Externally Focused
Featured Highlights of Our Work
Racial Justice Committee for Change
The
Racial Justice Committee for Change (RJCC)
, a GUMC standing committee co-led by students, faculty and staff from around the Medical Center, develops specific recommendations for achieving greater inclusion, equity and diversity across schools and programs at GUMC.
Subcommittee on Faculty Diversity and Inclusion (FDI)
The mission of the
Subcommittee on Faculty Diversity & Inclusion
is to cultivate and optimize the diversity of faculty in order to promote their full capacity to contribute to academic excellence in research and education across GUMC.
School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
The
Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
carries out the Georgetown University School of Medicine’s commitment to cultivating, promoting and advancing the diversity and inclusion of students, faculty, and staff.
Racial Justice Institute
The
Racial Justice Institute at Georgetown University
is a research hub where scholars, activists, and thought-leaders work across the academic, policy, and advocacy spaces. It also seeds and inspires the next generation of scholars and leaders addressing the vestiges of enslavement and well-being of Black, Indigenous, and people of color. A co-director is homed at the School of Health.
Stories From Our Community
School of Medicine Health Justice Scholars Present Capstone Research Addressing Gaps in Health Equity
March 21st, 2025
Health Equity Course Celebrates 10 Years of Educating and Empowering Students
February 26th, 2025
Medical Students Gather for Interfaith Thanksgiving Dinner
November 25th, 2024