Radiology DEI Statement : Diversity in the Department of Radiology
*A defining core value of our department;
*Assures a cornerstone of clinical and academic excellence - built on equity;
*Assures commitment to build and nurture a culture of respect rooted in equity, driven by diversity;
*Assures commitment to maintaining inclusivity for ALL our professional team members;
*Assures commitment to support professional team members to do their best to thrive and progress at work;
*Assures commitment to creating a culture of team members feeling welcome, respected and essential to department success;
*Assures our commitment to counteract and eliminate inequities, discrimination, racism and bias.
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Our commitment to promoting health equity in medical imaging:
The above signs are displayed in our outpatient imaging centers.
Departmental Initiative on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
The Department of Radiology hosts academic DEI seminars and grand rounds with invited external guest speakers in order to strengthen diversity, equity competencies for all team members focused on strategies to counteract unconscious bias and micro-aggressions while boosting engagement to foster an inclusive climate. Participants are provided with tools to help improve department culture and ensure all members can contribute effectively. Lectures are open to all, however they are primarily tailored to radiology residents, fellows, faculty and staff. Medical students and non-radiology members of Stony Brook University are always welcome to attend. Past topics included disparity in access to medical imaging care and disparity in care of the LGBTQ patient in radiology.
DEI online resources in the State of New York include on-line webinars and book clubs, which are open to all physicians in the State of New York. Webinars are provided by Stony Brook Department of Radiology, Weill Cornell, New York State Radiological Society and the Medical Society of New York. The American Associate of Women Radiologists promote career advancement and mentorship for women radiologists through webinars. Other resources are available through the national and international radiological societies including the Association of University Radiologists, the American College of Radiology, the Radiological Society of North America, and the International Skeletal Society to name a few.
URM Pipeline and Community Outreach Programs
Premedical Access to the Clinical Experience Program
The Pre-medical Access to the Clinical Experience (PACE) program allows Stony Brook underrepresented minority undergraduate students who are in their junior and senior years and have self-identified as a pre-med student to shadow Stony Brook School of Medicine faculty members in private practices, and in the hospital, in order to increase their exposure to clinical experiences and their ability to successfully apply to medical school. Radiology faculty and residents participate in this program as mentors. For more details, visit /hscdiversity/PACE
Doctors of Tomorrow Scholarship Program
The Doctors Of Tomorrow Program (D.O.T.) is a county-wide High School senior student educational program run by the Suffolk Academy of Medicine, to provide personal firsthand encouraging information on what it takes to become a doctor. The program consists of an Introductory Symposium, an Essay Contest, and “A Day With a Doctor.†Department of Radiology faculty participates in this program as a member of the DOT evaluation committee and a volunteer physician preceptor.
Stony Brook Health Outreach and Medical Education (SB HOME) program
SB HOME is a medical-student run, physician-supervised free clinic affiliated with the جزة«تسئµ at Stony Brook University. The program provides high-quality and comprehensive primary care to uninsured adults on Long Island at no cost. SB HOME is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the underserved communities in Suffolk County by:
- increasing access to free, dependable, and comprehensive health services
- empowering individuals and families through education and social services
- training future clinicians in culturally competent and compassionate care
For more details, visit /stonybrookhome
Stony Book Radiology department participates in this program by providing imaging services to the patients referred by SB HOME at a special discounted rate. Diagnostic x-rays can be performed on a walk-in basis and no appointment is necessary. All other exams (DEXA, screening mammography, CT, MRI, and ultrasound) must be scheduled in advance. The patient or their designee may call 631-638-2600 Option 2 to schedule an appointment and indicate that they are referred by SB HOME for imaging services and an appointment will be mutually agreed to by the patient and Stony Brook Advanced Imaging, giving priority to the patient’s preference and availability.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee offers education, training, and support to members of the department at all levels. We are committed to the mentorship of trainees from underrepresented minorities, faculty and staff recruitment, departmental and medical school-wide DEI initiatives, and community outreach programs.
Co-Chairs/Faculty Diversity Ambassadors:
Emmanuel Thomas
Marlene Zawin, MD (Body/Chest)
Faculty Members:
Almas Abbasi, MD (Body/Chest)
Giuseppe Cruciata, MD (Neuro)
Kathleen Finzel, MD (MSK)
Resident Members:
2024 Residency Graduation
Emmanuel Thomas, MBA (Radiology Administrator, Technical Director of Outpatient Imaging Centers)
Maura Chodkowski (Senior Administrative Assistant)
Melissa Wakeford (Executive Assistant)
*Information updated on Aug 8 2024