Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

in Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care medicine is dedicated to advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce that can lead clinical, educational, research, and service excellence and drive equitable care for our diverse patient populations. We work in conjunction with the HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

Program Goals

• Develop an educational curriculum for the department promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion addressing:
  • Cultural and linguistic competency
  • Unconscious bias
  • Intercultural communication
  • Anti-racism training
  • Historical trauma
  • Safe zone training
  • Anti-sexism training
• Lead and participate in task forces to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion best practices in the department, School of Medicine, and throughout the health system
• Assist with recruitment of diverse talent
• Serve as an advocate for all populations as the UNM HSC and SOM

Respectful Learning Environment

Our DEI program aligns with the HSC Learning Environment Office (LEO). We work to foster an inclusive learning environment where faculty, residents, AA students, and other learners thrive in a mutually respectful climate. If you would like to report an incident of learner mistreatment learn more here or on LEO’s website.

Mission

To advance diversity, equity and inclusivity for all throughout New Mexico’s Health Science institutions and the communities they serve.

Vision

A diverse and inclusive UNM Health Sciences fosters health and well-being throughout New Mexico by weaving cultural humility and respect for all people.

Values

The UNM Health Sciences Center’s most important value is a steadfast duty to improve the health of all New Mexicans. We will serve our patients and the public with integrity and accountability. We will strive as an institution and as individuals to recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity; to fully understand the health needs of our communities; and to advance clinical, academic, and research excellence. We are committed to perform our duties with compassion and respect for our patients, learners, and colleagues; and always to conduct ourselves with the highest level of professionalism.

The University of New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) strives to be a welcoming and supportive place for all patients, and to that end, recently received the honor of designation as a 2022 LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation (HRC). Since 2013, UNMH has consistently achieved this status, which is awarded to health care facilities that attain a score of 100 in HRC’s Healthcare Equality Index (HEI). Click here to learn more about the hospital's recognition.

DEI Meetings

The Anesthesiology DEI Committee has recurring monthly meetings on the 4th Friday at 10am. Residents, APPs, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend. Please contact Brooke Baker, MD, JD for more information at ebbaker@salud.unm.edu.

Brooke Baker, MD, JD
Professor and Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs and DE&I