Starr Hill Pathways student
Stefanie Redemann, PhD, an associate professor of molecular physiology and biological physics, and Kamilla Esfahani, MD, an associate professor of anesthesiology, successfully completed their Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (JEDI) Capstone Project, which included connecting the UVA School of Medicine clinical and research departments with the Starr Hill Pathways program, an initiative of UVA’s Equity Center.
For two weeks, middle school students in Albemarle County and Charlottesville City schools explored career opportunities in various fields of medicine. Drs. Redemann and Esfahani collaborated with five clinical departments and six basic science labs to introduce the students to medicine, from genetically modifying cells to intubating patients. JEDI leaders and individuals from their departments went above and beyond to ensure the students had an engaging and exciting experience.
Drs. Redemann and Esfahani extend their appreciation to the School of Medicine Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the clinical departments and basic science labs and leaders for their support:
Clinical Departments:
- Jackie Zillioux, MD, Department of Urology
- Tanvir Rizvi, MBBS, Department of Radiology
- Sarah Dalrymple, MD, Department of Family Medicine
- Alanna Baker, LCSW, Department of Psychiatry
- Department of Anesthesiology
Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics Labs:
- Levental Lab
- Qi Lab
- Bao Research Group
- Redemann Lab
- Ai Lab
- Zimmer Lab
Filed Under: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion