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.
Explore Our Inclusive Excellence Initiatives
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is deeply committed to advancing excellence and inclusion across all facets of our work. Our efforts, within the School of Medicine, are guided by our Inclusive Excellence Plan, a strategic roadmap to advance our efforts and goals by focusing on our people, climate, structural elements, professional development/education, community engagement, and patient care. Grounded in our Cultural North Star values of doing what’s right, making things better, and being kind, the IE Plan outlines a comprehensive approach to building an inclusive environment. Below is a summary of our goals for each IE Plan component.
PLM, like all UCLA Health departments, reviews our Inclusive Excellence Plan annually with the Dean’s Office. More information on the DGSOM Inclusive Excellence Plan, please visit their dedicated website.
Upcoming Inclusive Excellence Events
Grand Rounds
Friday, January 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT – Virtual
Damon Tweedy, MD
Professor of Psychiatry, Duke University School of Medicine
Staff Physician, Durham Veteran Affairs Health System
Friday, March 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT
Richard Haspel, MD, PhD
Professor
Harvard Medical School
For our complete list of upcoming Grand Rounds events, please visit our dedicated webpage.
Book Club
For the next phase of our “Empowering Harmonious Futures” journey, we are excited to announce our upcoming book club! We will dive deeper into Dr. Melanie Ho’s book, Beyond Leaning In, exploring actionable steps to navigate workplace challenges and redefine leadership through collaboration, allyship, and innovation.
Sign Up to be a part of this enriching discussion!
Resources
For those who could not attend the workshops with Dr. Melanie Ho, you can watch them at your convenience using the links below:
- Workshop 1 – “Drawing Out Inclusive Excellence: Exploring Bias, Allyship, and Systemic Change”
- Uncover and address biases within our institution to break down unseen barriers, fostering open Office of Inclusive Excellence discussions and developing actionable plans for systemic change.
- Workshop 2 – “The Water We Swim In: Unmasking and Transforming Workplace Norms”
- Explore organizational culture to uncover subtle biases in workplace norms, enhance your allyship with advanced Office of Inclusive Excellence strategies, and create a roadmap for continuous learning.
- Workshop 3 – “From Confrontation to Collaboration: Leading through Conflict and Uncertainty”
- Navigate uncertainty with effective communication, develop strategies for organizational alignment, and turn challenges into opportunities for growth.