Join the School of Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and BJC HealthCare Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for a discussion of Black Excellence: Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)!

This session will begin with a presentation about the history of HBCUs, busting myths/biases, and their significant contributions to our society, and specifically, health care.  A panel discussion including our own HBCU graduates, moderated by Sherree A. Wilson, PhD, WUSM Associate Vice Chancellor and Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.  The program will end with a brief Q&A.

Panelists:

1. Joyce (Joy) Balls-Berry, PhD,  WUSM Associate Professor of Neurology and Core Leader Health Disparities and Equity Core – HBCU: Xavier University of Louisiana
2. Tracey Hermanstyne, PhD, Asst. Professor, Dept of Developmental BiologyDirector,  HHMI Driving Change Initiative and STEM Equity Collaborations, Co-Director, IMSD Program and Interim Director, Joint Post-Bac Program (JPP)– HBCU: Howard University
3. Julian Magee, PT, DPT, ATC, WUSM Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy & Orthopedic Surgery – HBCU:  Alabama State University
4. Winston Wright, MPH, BJC Program Manager, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – HBCU: Fisk University and Morehouse School of Medicine

Please register to attend this event

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all Washington University School of Medicine sponsored events.  If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, at least one week before the event, please contact the Washington University School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in advance at 314-273-2809 or MedDEI@wustl.edu.