UF College of Medicine
Medical Graduate Student Organization
Ope Iwaloye
Diversity Co-Chair
opeoluwaiwaloye@ufl.edu
A Statement from the Diversity Co-Chairs
The mission of the Diversity Co-Chairs it to act to amplify the voice of the graduate student body to foster diversity through the BMS community by establishing an environment of belonging.
The goal of the Diversity Co-Chairs is 1) to help foster an environment of inclusivity of all regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, and more as well as 2) to alleviate the burden that marginalized students may experience and 3) to teach others how to aid in this process as an ally
Please contact the Diversity Co-Chairs with any concerns, questions, or ideas. We are here to listen and help.
Ajisha Alwin
Diversity Co-Chair
ajishaalwin@ufl.edu
Volunteers Wanted
We are seeking volunteers to assist with leading small support groups of 4-10 graduate students. Groups will give participants opportunities to confidentially talk about their experiences as underrepresented minorities at UF and how their identities influence these experiences. As a volunteer, you will provide support and be equipped with resources for addressing student participant concerns. Please email the Diversity Co-Chairs if interested.
Below we have gathered resources throughout UF to help support you on your journey as a graduate student while holding your various identities and seeking to be an ally to others
College of Medicine’s Diversity Office
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Office for Diversity & Health Equity
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Associate Dean, Donna M. Parker [parkerd@ufl.edu]
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Biomedical Science Faculty ally and Assistant Dean, Jose Abisambra [j.abisambra@ufl.edu]
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Located on the first floor of the Medical Sciences Building, Room M1-08
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Phone: (352) 273-6656
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Information for Diversity Students
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Information on fellowships, scholarships, and involvement for students in the Biomedical Science Program.
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Graduate Student Organizations
Campus-Wide Offices