Community Health and Inclusive Excellence (OCHIE)
The Importance of Inclusive Excellence
Excellence in medical education, clinical care and research are attained through the varied backgounds and perspectives of our students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff. At Drexel University College of Medicine, fostering an inclusive environment where all are welcomed and supported to succeed is central to our mission. We provide, develop, and support opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to engage in diverse experiences which address health inequities with an inclusive and culturally responsive approach. These experiences occur in an array of settings, from attending at a homeless clinic, to helping a woman and her children who are victims of domestic violence, to conducting clinical research to decode the ‘why’ of health equity in outcome. This work ultimately results in helping tomorrow’s Drexel doctors and researchers to be superb in health care delivery and to lead the charge of innovation in the science of medicine.
Community Health and Inclusive Excellence News & Events
In 2024, Drexel University College of Medicine launched an exciting new event designed to celebrate diversity, innovation and groundbreaking research in medicine. This event was orchestrated by medical students Michelle Davis and Talmadge Gaither through their roles as student presidents in the College of Medicine’s Black Doctor’s Network and Aspiring Physician Executives (APEx), respectively. They created the event with the hopes of creating a space that can showcase the work of health care professional students and inspire collaboration between different professions. Read more.
With spring on the horizon, community health fairs will become a common sight in many Philadelphia neighborhoods. At these free public events, local organizations and health care providers set up booths to offer educational information, health screenings, and preventative health care services. Read more.
Diversity Week 2025
Diversity Week 2025 provided opportunities for fun, learning and giving back. Programming included LGBTQIA+ inclusive care, treating patients with language and cultural barriers, and activities like international karaoke and henna fundraisers. Thank you to the student organizers and the Office of Community Health & Inclusive Excellence (OCHIE) for a successful week!
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Events included:
- Friday, January 24 - Diversity in Medicine Research Symposium
- Monday, January 27 - Henna Fundraiser & Paint Your Flag
- Tuesday, January 28 - International Karaoke Night
- Wednesday, January 29 - Lucky Knot Tying
- Thursday, January 30 - Around the World / Paint Your Flag
- Friday, January 31 - Infant Care Packages
I Choose To Win at 2025 Diversity in Medicine Research Symposium
Interested youth in “I Choose To Win’s Empowered Uth Program” participated in the 2025 Diversity in Medicine Research Symposium held at the Health Sciences Building on Drexel’s campus in Philadelphia on January 24, 2025. Learn more.
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Statement of Inclusive Excellence
Drexel University College of Medicine is firmly committed to producing a diverse population of physicians and scientists. Supported by the Mission and Vision Statements of the College of Medicine, the Office of Community Health & Inclusive Excellence provides support to all students and student groups.
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