Our Mission Statement
- To promote diversity among faculty and trainees within the Department of Psychiatry through education, mentorship, advocacy, and outreach.
- To make the Department of Psychiatry a leader on campus, in our community, and nationwide in respect and equity for all people, beliefs, needs, and cultural traditions, in accordance with the UC San Diego Principles of Community.
- The Department of Psychiatry is committed to the UC San Diego Non Discrimination Statement: In accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate, or grant preferences, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and/or other protected categories.
About Us
History
The Department's first Diversity Committee operated from 2004-2007. The Chair's Advisory Committee on Diversity Issues was formed in May 2011 at the request of then Department Chair Lewis L. Judd.
Meetings
Meetings are held monthly on the first Monday from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m., currently via Zoom.
Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about the EDI Action Council, please contact Chairperson, Arpi Minassian.