Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Divisive diagnosis raised in George Floyd case under scrutiny
‘Excited delirium’ perpetuates racial stereotypes, justifies police brutality, McGill University study finds A movement to discredit a controversial medical diagnosis is being bolstered...
April 25, 2024
Award winning Indigenous author Billy-Ray Belcourt shares experiences with healthcare system
On March 26, 2024, the Indigenous Health Professions Program (IHPP) and the Department of Family Medicine invited McGill’s 2024 Indigenous Studies and Community...
April 25, 2024
Verses of unity: Echoes through poetry and art
Event featuring poetry readings and a display of rock art showcases the collaboration between members of the Black community and the Ingram School...
April 25, 2024
A study in advocacy
When it comes to improving the health of Indigenous people, McCall MacBain Scholar, Class of 2026 medical student and recipient of the 2023...
April 11, 2024
Beyond accessibility: how the Jooay App helps families find inclusive play opportunities for children with disabilities and connects families to their communities
Children with disabilities are often excluded from play, placing them at risk for health and social difficulties. The Jooay app is trying to...
March 28, 2024
An opportunity to learn, celebrate and connect during Black History Month at the RI-MUHC
An expert panel explored Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in research and healthcare "We need to ensure that the health system is malleable, that...
March 27, 2024
Amy Shawanda creates powerful cross-cultural workshop on Indigenous experiences
Amy Shawanda, PhD, Assistant Professor and Anishinaabe Scholar, Department of Family Medicine, has created a powerful cross-cultural workshop titled Paawaawaywin (Awakening), an alternative...
March 27, 2024
McGill welcomes its first Fellows-in-Residence on Black Life and History
Dennis Pérez Chacón will examine challenges, opportunities, and advances on health inequalities research and collaborate with peers and students in the School of...
March 14, 2024
Celebrating International Women’s Day with McGill’s female Deans
How McGill’s leaders, including our own VP-Dean Lesley Fellows, #InspireInclusion Friday, March 8 is International Women’s Day, marking the achievements of women and...
March 13, 2024
Democratizing diagnostic imaging in Africa
McGill initiative improving access to healthcare in under-resourced countries in Africa Each year, the number of new cases and deaths from cancer, heart...
March 13, 2024
‘A Scientist’s Scientist’: Rose M. Johnstone
Iconic McGill professor’s groundbreaking discovery impacts therapeutic development to this day “In science, predicting the significance and outcome of really new work eludes...
March 9, 2024
A Neuro student’s drive to improve neuroimaging in Africa
Meet Harrison Aduluwa, a graduate student with a mission that transcends borders Harrison's journey to graduate studies in neuroscience was not preordained. Armed...
February 22, 2024
Marilyn Ahun receives Victoria S. Levin Award for Early Career Success
As we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11, the RI-MUHC congratulates one of its newest researchers...
February 22, 2024
BIPOC change champions: In conversation with Nicholas Hickens, master’s student in family medicine
This Q&A series is part of Black History Month and Beyond, an initiative of the BHM Organizing Committee co-led by Black students and faculty from the Faculty of Medicine and Health...
February 21, 2024