Division of Biology and Medicine
Office of Belonging, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Curricular Innovation and Student Achievement
The OBEDI supports programs that promote cultural diversity, inclusion, social justice, and health equity at all levels of medical education.
Curricular Innovation and Student Achievement
The OBEDI supports programs that promote cultural diversity, inclusion, social justice, and health equity at all levels of medical education.
Brown Advocates for Social Change and Equity (BASCE) seeks to develop healthcare leaders who have a passion for engaging their peers in dialogue around issues of racism, cultural diversity, inclusion, social justice, and health equity.
The Petersen Educational Enhancement Fund encourages students to undertake socially-relevant projects in the United States or abroad.
OBEDI in the News
Children and families convened with students, faculty and professionals at the Black Men in White Coats youth summit, focused on encouraging careers and strengthening the future of health and medicine in Rhode Island.
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Diversity & Multicultural Affairs
Medicine@Brown: Pathways Guide More Students to Medicine
Programs offer mentorship and resources to increase access and representation.
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Summer pathways programs welcome students from nearby Rhode Island cities to Brown’s Warren Alpert Medical School to find out what it’s like to pursue a career in medicine.
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