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Enriching our Present and Future through Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

 

We strive to promote equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) among our faculty, staff, trainees and patients through education, mentorship, advocacy and outreach in accordance with the UC San Diego Principles of Community. By cultivating diverse and supportive work and learning environments, our work will be guided and informed by our belief in, and integration of, the following values:

 

Our Values

  1. Inclusiveness
  2. Collaboration
  3. Equity
  4. Outreach
  5. Proactive engagement in diversity
  6. Mentorship and professional growth
 
Our commitment to diversity is based upon the recognition that each individual is unique. The University of California Office of the President's definition of diversity includes, but is not limited to, differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, heritage, age, physical ability, religious, political or ideological belief, and intellectual perspective.
 

Meet Our Committee

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee unites a dynamic group of individuals who come from diverse backgrounds and have varied life experiences. We are honored to participate in a committee devoted to creating meaningful changes within our department, our regional communities and the field of orthopedic surgery.

We share the following goals:
  • Encourage workplace and scientific advancements in our department by creating space where active listening enables respect and appreciation of each other's ideas
  • Increasing access to career opportunities for all physicians in the field of orthopedic surgery
  • Create opportunities where they might not exist for students of diverse backgrounds to join the orthopedic club

Michael Baldwin, PA-C

Michael Baldwin, PA-C
Advanced Practice Provider Supervisor

Alexander Chang, MD

Alexander Chang, MD
Resident

Jan Hughes-Austin, MPT, PhD

Jan Hughes-Austin, MPT, PhD
Associate Professor Committee Chair

Molly Hulbert, MD

Molly Hulbert, MD
Resident

Rina Jain, MD

Rina Jain, MD
Health Sciences Clinical Instructor (NS)

Monica Labiano

Monica Labiano
Financial Analyst

Brendon Mitchell, MD

Brendon Mitchell, MD
Former Resident

Joseph Mitchell, MD

Joseph Mitchell, MD
Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

Alexandra Schwartz, MD

Alexandra Schwartz, MD
Professor of Clinical Orthopedic Surgery

Sameer Shah, PhD

Sameer Shah, PhD
Professor

Alan Valdovino Gonzalez, MD

Alan Valdovino Gonzalez, MD
Resident

Thad Woodard, MD

Thad Woodard, MD
Resident

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EDI Resources

We offer rich community resources fostering equity, diversity and inclusion.

Discover Our Resources

Awards and Opportunities

We provide awards and learning opportunities to students and trainees who are committed to life-long learning in the field of orthopedic surgery.

Learn More

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All programs and initiatives coordinated by the School of Medicine and its units are designed and implemented in full compliance with Proposition 209 and the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy. More information about Proposition 209 can be found here. More information about the University of California Anti-Discrimination Policy can be found here.