Inclusive Excellence
Our Purpose
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) seeks to cultivate an organizational culture that supports our Cultural North Star values and creates a sense of belonging and inclusion in all mission areas – patient care, research, education and service. Our dedicated and passionate Inclusive Excellence Co-Chairs and Program Managers work with our PLM IE Committee to continuously assess, evaluate and, as needed, improve areas within PLM so that our values align with our department practices and the experiences of our employees.
Be Part of the Work –
Join the Inclusive Excellence Committee
Inclusive Excellence is a collaborative effort, and we welcome participation from across the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Our Inclusive Excellence General Committee Meetings are open to all faculty, trainees, and staff who are interested in learning more about our work, contributing ideas, and becoming involved in current and future initiatives.
FY27 General Committee Meetings
- Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
- Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 12:00 PM
- Wednesday, April 21, 2027 at 12:00 PM
Meetings provide an opportunity to hear program updates, learn about upcoming initiatives, discuss priorities, and identify opportunities for collaboration and involvement. Additionally, we maintain a General Committee listserv for those who would like to receive regular Inclusive Excellence updates, announcements, and invitations throughout the year.
If you are interested in participating in the General Committee meetings and/or would like to be added to the IE listserv, please sign up here.
Upcoming Events
Inclusive Excellence Book Club:
What Happened to You?
The Inclusive Excellence Program is once again partnering with the Department of Pediatrics for a three-part book club series focused on trauma-informed healthcare, featuring What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, MD, PhD.
Together, we will explore how trauma can affect our patients, colleagues, and ourselves, while considering practical ways to foster compassionate, supportive, and psychologically safe healthcare environments.
- Session 1: Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Hybrid)
- Session 2: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Zoom)
- Session 3: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Zoom)
UCLA Pathology Grand Rounds Inclusive Series
The Inclusive Excellence Grand Rounds Lecture Series will continue in FY27, bringing speakers and perspectives to the department that encourage learning, discussion, and new approaches to advancing Inclusive Excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine.
- Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM (in-person and via Zoom)
Dr. Omai Garner - Friday, January 8, 2027 at 12:00 PM (via Zoom)
Dr. Terence Keel - Friday, March 26, 2027 at 12:00 PM PT (via Zoom)
Dr. Jessica Harding