** Shared on Behalf of Dr. Andrea Tuka, Chair, EDIA Committee, UBC Department of Psychiatry **
Dear Colleagues,
The Department of Psychiatry EDIA Committee is seeking nominations for the Subspecialty Resident Representative position. To enrich the diversity of experience and perspectives on the committee, residents from the Child and Adolescent Subspecialty and the Geriatric Subspecialty Training Programs are especially encouraged to participate.
The Department of Psychiatry’s Strategic Plan identifies the advancement of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism (EDIA) as a strategic priority. The Committee’s mandate is to advise the Department Head on the specific opportunities and challenges facing the Department with regard to EDIA, and to develop an action plan which will promote a culture that values and supports the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism amongst Department faculty, staff and learners.
Selection Process:
Individuals on the Committee are selected through a nomination/self-nomination process, and the Subspeciality Resident Representative will be chosen in consideration of their personal experience, principles of EDIA, and relevant areas of expertise. Their willingness to serve on this critically important committee and their guidance and commitment to supporting the Department will further enhance our role in the advancement of EDIA.
How to Nominate:
Please send your name (or the name of the proposed nominee), along with a brief statement of interest (not to exceed 200 words), to Dr. Andrea Tuka (andrea.tuka@ubc.ca).
Thank you and we look forward to receiving your nominations.
Sincerely,
Dr. Andrea Tuka, CD, MD, FRCPC
Clinical Associate Professor, UBC Department of Psychiatry
Chair, EDIA Committee, UBC Department of Psychiatry
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