Diversity Dinner and Celebration:
Shaping Inclusive Excellence in Medicine

Saturday, February 22, 2025
5:15 - 10:30 p.m.

About the Celebration

The Diversity Dinner and Celebration: Shaping Inclusive Excellence in Medicine (formerly the Celebrating Diversity Celebration) is a prestigious event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich tapestry of diversity within the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

This gathering honors faculty and alumni for their outstanding contributions to the community while highlighting the school’s unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity in medical education and practice. Rooted in the spirit of unity, this celebration aims to showcase the exceptional achievements that arise from diversity, all while furthering the cause of equal access to medical education and practice.

While the name and location are new, the mission remains the same — to honor diversity at the School of Medicine, to recognize those who have helped increase diversity at the school, and to raise money for the Dean Emeritus Donald E. Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund, as well as fortifying other diversity scholarships and initiatives that cultivate the talents of underrepresented individuals.

Host

Mark T. Gladwin, MD
Vice President for Medical Affairs, UM Baltimore
John Z. and Akiko K. Bowers Distinguished Professor and
Dean, University of Maryland School of Medicine

Nominations for Dean's Faculty and Alumni Awards

Each year, the Dean’s Faculty and Alumni Awards for Diversity and Inclusion are presented at this event. These awards recognize an individual SOM faculty member and medical school alumnus for their outstanding contributions in promoting diversity and inclusion within the field of medicine and/or the recruitment and retention of under-represented minorities.

Nominations for these awards are due by Tuesday, January 2, 2025.

Award Nomination Criteria & Submission Information

Coming soon

Dean Emeritus Donald E. Wilson Endowed Scholarship Fund

Gifts to the Dean Wilson Scholarship help driven and qualified students of all backgrounds get the support they need to succeed at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

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For More Information

For additional information about the 2024 Diversity Dinner and Celebration, please contact:

Julie Ecke 
Director of Special Events
410-706-8257

Thank You To Our Diversity Dinner and Celebration Sponsors!

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