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 is a prestigious event dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the rich tapestry of diversity within the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Proceeds from the event will support the University of Maryland Medicine Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Fund, broadening opportunities and resources essential to cultivating a truly inclusive environment. A portion of these proceeds will also benefit the Dean Emeritus Donald E. Wilson’s Endowed Scholarship Fund, a foundational fund that empowers the talents of underrepresented individuals in medicine.

Rooted in the spirit of unity, this celebration not only showcases the remarkable achievements that arise from the spirit and practice of diversity and inclusion but also advances our collective efforts toward equal access and excellence in medical education and practice.

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

Emcee

Rodney J. Taylor, MD, MPH
Bruce and Isobel Cleland Chair of Otorhinolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery
Professor and Chair, Department of Otorhinolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery

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 Friday, December 20, 2024.

Award Nomination Criteria & Submission Information

• 2025 Dean's Faculty Award for Diversity and Inclusion
• 2025 Dean's Alumni Award for Diversity and Inclusion

Nominations can also be submitted online:

• Dean's Faculty Award
• Dean's Alumni Award

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.

Donate

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!

Premier Sponsor

Platinum Sponsors

Silver Sponsor

• Banks Contracting Company