Wellness, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

It’s such an exciting time for Emory Emergency Medicine as we continue to grow and lead nationally in wellness, community, engagement, and belonging. 

The mission of the Wellness Section of Emergency Medicine at Emory University is to contribute to Emory’s recognition as a ‘best place to work’ by creating and maintaining a working environment that nurtures the well-being and professional fulfillment of all staff. The section strives to provide local, regional, and national leadership toward improving the health and wellness of all physicians, healthcare providers, and staff. The wellness committee continues to support scholarly and social outlets to grow and foster the Emory EM community. The wellness microgrant program has been very well received and supports innovative, well-being initiatives across the Department. To take care of others, you must first take care of yourself. 

Inclusion, community, engagement, and belonging are core principles of the Department. Inclusion fosters our department and enables us to institute change and maintain support where needed in our community. The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee (EDIC) has faculty, resident, APP, and staff members with 13 subcommittees working to achieve equity, diversity and inclusion in the Department of Emergency Medicine. EDIC is committed to highlighting intersectional identities and creating community through cultural awareness emails, affinity group gatherings, listening sessions, and short videos.

Dr. Michelle Lall is a Professor and Vice Chair of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Emergency Medicine.  

The Emory Department of Emergency Medicine (Emory EM) is committed to ensuring a climate of inclusion and organizational equity by leveraging the varied attributes of the members in our community. This commitment is amplified through the development of all of our residents, fellows, and innovative leaders in Emergency Medicine.

The Emory EM organizational culture is rich in diverse attributes and life experiences that enhance our ability to deliver equitable, cross-cultural healthcare and lead the effort to eliminate health inequalities and improve health outcomes globally. 

Emory Emergency Medicine is nationally recognized as an inspiring, motivating, high quality and caring community focused on delivering outstanding care to patients from all backgrounds. The Department is committed to excellent patient care, offering family support and fostering community. The commitment extends to outreach in the community, continued education of our learners, and support for our faculty, staff, APPs, residents, and fellows.

The Emory School of Medicine's (SOM) Office of Equity and Inclusion is responsible for the overall design of equity, diversity, and inclusion programs within the School of Medicine. This team works in tandem with the Offices of Faculty Affairs & Development and the Office of Multicultural Affairs to ensure continuous recruitment and retention, engagement and development programs that positively impact student, trainee, faculty, and staff populations, and cultivate a climate of inclusion within the School of Medicine. The aims of the OEI include awareness, learning, and growing; inclusive culture and climate; community engagement; and research and innovation, and we are proud partners in the Department of Emergency Medicine with our work in these domains.

Learn more about the Emory School of Medicine's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Link here to read the Department of Emergency Medicine's cultural updates.