Two hands clasped, one White, one Black, with photo mosaic in background. Art by Sydney Mitchell.
Art by Sydney Mitchell from Duke's 2020 "Working toward Racial Justice" art contest.

In 2021, Forbes named Duke University one of the “Best Employers for Diversity” for the second consecutive year. Duke University placed 23rd and Duke University Health System ranked 142nd out of 500 employers with more than 5,000 employees in the annual ranking.

We’re proud to be a part of this welcoming community, and we’ll continue working hard to ensure that all faculty, staff and trainees in Duke Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences feel valued and appreciated.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Statement

At the Duke University School of Medicine and in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, we believe that equity, diversity and inclusion are key drivers of excellence that can accelerate innovation and problem solving.

  • We’re committed to developing and implementing a culture of inclusion in which trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds experience a genuine sense of security, respect, belonging, engagement and achievement.
  • We believe that it is our responsibility to train and mentor future clinicians and scientists who reflect, understand and appreciate diversity.
  • We strive to attract, retain and develop women and underrepresented minority faculty and staff. As we bring more intentional focus to our climate and culture, we aspire to reflect greater diversity in all of our constituents.

In the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, equity, diversity and inclusion are at heart of our strategic plan. All members of our community are expected to uphold these values.
 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Duke, the School of Medicine & Psychiatry

Below are a few videos that highlight the culture of equity, diversity & inclusion at Duke University and the Duke School of Medicine.
 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Duke: Leadership Perspectives

Leaders from across Duke University talk about what equity, diversity and inclusion means to them. 


Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Duke: Medical Student Perspectives

Duke medical students from diverse backgrounds share their experiences at Duke.


Dr. Kafui Dzirasa: A Black Man in a White Coat

As part of a video series designed to inspire more underrepresented minority students to consider the field of medicine, Kafui Dzirasa, MD, PhD, the K. Ranga Rama Krishnan Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, talks about his experience as a physician-scientist at Duke.