The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites all members of the Duke School of Medicine to nominate a student, staff, trainee (i.e. intern/resident/fellow) or faculty member in the School of Medicine for this important award. One staff member and one faculty member will be chosen for the award and multiple trainees may receive the award. Nominations should include specific examples of the individual’s exemplary achievements and contributions towards inclusive excellence by means of service, leadership, research, or education.
To nominate someone for this award, please provide a letter clearly stating why this person should be honored. Each faculty or staff nominee will also require a brief statement of support for their nomination from their Department/Institute Chair or Division Chief (either is appropriate) at the time the nomination letter is submitted. Student and intern/resident nominations should include a letter of support from their Advisory Dean, Advisor, or Program Director with the nomination letter. You may submit one or more nominations but separate nomination forms must be submitted for each individual. The nomination letter should contain the following information:
- Nominator Name
- Nominator Relationship to Duke University School of Medicine
- Nominator’s Mailing Address
- Nominator’s Email Address
- For student/resident nominee: Letter of Support Writer’s Name (Advisor, Advisory Dean, Program Director)
- For faculty/staff nominee: Letter of Support Writer’s Name (Department/Institute Chair or Division Chief)
The primary letter writer’s nomination should specifically address one or more of the following areas:
- Evidence of awareness or providing education related to diversity, inclusion, bias, or healthcare disparities within the SOM
- Evidence of a track record mentoring underrepresented minorities/women
- Evidence of role modeling and/or community service
- Evidence of leadership impact within Duke SOM
- Evidence of community engagement/focus on improving the care of a diverse patient population
- Evidence of innovative approaches to foster inclusion
Nominations must be received electronically at ODI@dm.duke.edu no later than Friday, March 20, 2020.
Read more about the legacy of Michelle Winn, as well as previous award winners, here.