AAPI Heritage Month Spotlights: Drs. Avani Modi and Rupi Parikh

May is Asian Pacific American (AAPI) Heritage Month! The Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is commemorating this year’s celebration by spotlighting AAPI faculty at Cincinnati Children’s. This week, we are spotlighting Dr. Avani Modi and Dr. Rupi Parikh. Avani Modi, PhD Dr. Avani Modi is the Interim Division Director and a Professor in

AAMC IDEAS Learning Series May 2024: Developing Diverse and Inclusive Leaders within Academic Medicine

In this three-part series, expert faculty will discuss the importance of cultivating leaders to foster and support inclusive excellence in academic medicine. Drawing from their diverse perspectives, speakers will present multiple strategies to nurture leaders at various stages of their careers, including mentorship, creating opportunities, conceptual frameworks, navigating pushback, adaptive conflict resolution, and more. The

Attend NINR’s Social Determinants of Health Summer Research Institute

NINR invites prospective participants to submit letters of interest to attend our first Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Summer Research Institute, a new event designed to provide early and mid-career investigators the opportunity to learn more about and apply the principles of high-quality SDOH research. The program is intended for individuals who have a strong

Celebrating Asian Pacific American (AAPI) Heritage Month

May is AAPI Heritage Month! This month celebrates the histories of Americans hailing from across the continent of Asia and from the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. It is also a time to reflect on the historical context, experiences, and contributions that Asian and Pacific Island Americans continue to make in our community.

Honoring Our 6th Annual Health Equity Day

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, we hosted our 6th annual Health Equity Day. This year’s theme was Widening the Equity Lens through a Multidimensional Day of Learning. We kicked off the day with Pediatric Grand Rounds speaker, Kara Ayers, PhD, who presented Inclusive Health: Advancing Equity through Anti-Ableism Practices. This year, we introduced Ignite Sessions

Women’s History Month 2024

March is Women’s History Month! Every year, we use this time to honor and reflect upon the strong contributions that people who identify as women make to our community at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, in the city of Cincinnati, and beyond. We, the Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development, also want to highlight the specific

BHM Faculty Spotlights: Drs. Melissa Cole and Emmanuel Chandler

February is Black History Month! The Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is commemorating this year’s celebration by spotlighting Black faculty at Cincinnati Children’s. This week, we are spotlighting Drs. Melissa Cole and Emmanuel Chandler. Melissa Cole, MD Melissa Carol Cole, MD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine. Her clinical

AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar: July Application Open

As an early-career professional in academic medicine, taking the first steps in developing a strategic career plan to achieve your leadership goals can be daunting. Join us for the AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Leadership Development Seminar to gain the strategies and resources you need to help you navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead. Rancho

BHM Faculty Spotlights: Drs. LaQuita Jones, Tesfaye Mersha, and Courtney Gilliam

February is Black History Month! The Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is commemorating this year’s celebration by spotlighting Black faculty at Cincinnati Children’s. This week, we are spotlighting Dr. LaQuita Jones, Dr. Tes Mersha, and Dr. Courtney Gilliam. Dr. LaQuita Jones LaQuita Jones, DO, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Oncology.

BHM Faculty Spotlights: Drs. Chim Okoroji and Alvin Jones

February is Black History Month! The Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development is commemorating this year’s celebration by spotlighting Black faculty at Cincinnati Children’s. This week, we are spotlighting Dr. Chim Okoroji and Dr. Alvin Jones. Chimereodo Okoroji, PhD, NCSP Chim Okoroji, PhD, NCSP, is a Pediatric Psychologist in the Integrated Behavioral Health Program and