Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Inclusive Excellence

This initiative in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Indiana University School of Medicine works to break down walls that prevent aspiring medical students, residents, fellows, faculty and staff from achieving their goals. Inclusive excellence helps provide colleagues with the tools to build a community of acceptance and respect.

Photo of two female residents conducting research.

Get Involved!

The Radiology and Imaging Sciences DEIJ Committee isn't just a place for current faculty, staff, residents and fellows to thrive, but the perfect place for current medical students, prospective trainees and faculty to get involved and discover how they can make a difference.

Contact

A group of radiologists smile and pose for a group photo in summer gear.

Events

From inspiring guest speakers and conversations on humility to cultural competence and social gatherings with comrades from all backgrounds — the department provides opportunities to stay engaged, informed and excited for change.

Two men look at a tablet. One is wearing a white lab coat.

Development and Education

The DEIJ committee provides the department with resources and educational training opportunities so faculty, staff and trainees can strive to not only live in an equitable world, but help create an inclusive environment for their colleagues.

55 current residents

140 radiology faculty

30 annual events

Three trainees smile for the camera dressed in surgical gear.

Trainee Recruitment and Outreach

Whether a medical student is searching for a residency program or a current trainee is uncovering new ways to reach their goals, the DEIJ committee enables its future radiologists to break through current glass ceilings and transform the field of radiology.

Female radiologists pose for a group photo.

Faculty Recruitment and Engagement

Current and prospective faculty members have the opportunity to collaborate with and inspire their colleagues through cultural competency training, diverse research and clinical opportunities, and empowering lectures.

Video

Radiology Residencies at IU School of Medicine

A Mission and Promise

Since its establishment in 2018, the department's DEIJ Committee has divided its efforts by establishing subcommittees: Trainee Recruitment and Outreach, Faculty Recruitment, Development and Education, and Communication. Through the support and guidance of each subcommittee, the department can aim to ensure the inclusion, acceptance and respect of all in its community by:

Embracing and celebrating commonalities and differences
Fostering awareness of cultural competence and unconscious bias
Nurturing empathy, humility and collaboration
Engaging, supporting and inspiring all members of the department

Committee Leadership

Lauren M. Ladd, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Sciences

Women in Radiology, Leader

Read Bio

Vasantha D. Aaron, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology & Imaging Sciences

Women in Radiology, Leader

Read Bio

Words in Action

Faculty, staff and trainees in the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences recognize that it's not just what a department says, but how those words are reflected in every department goal and action. From collaborating with colleagues and investigating new forms of technology to recruiting new residents from around the world— the department works to celebrate differences, foster cultural competence, nurture empathy and humility, and provide inspiration to everyone within the department.

Women in Radiology

Radiology and Imaging Sciences Faculty

School Faculty Affairs

School Diversity Programs