Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Video created and produced by Dr. Huy Do, Division of Hospitalist Medicine

Mission Statement:

Thank you for your interest in Harbor-UCLA Internal Medicine Program, where we strive to improve and maintain the health of our patients through excellent clinical care and innovation in biomedical science. We understand that finding the most effective solutions for the complex challenges of an ever-changing world will require diverse teams, including people with different backgrounds and life experiences.

Members from the Harbor-UCLA Department of Medicine D,E &I committee sit on our recruitment and interview committee. Their role is to assist the program in recruiting  a resident physician workforce that reflects the population we serve. The recruitment committee encourages applications from those with diverse backgrounds and consider the value of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the evaluation of each candidate’s qualifications as it pertains to teaching, research, and public service.

Meet some of our D, E & I Committee Faculty!

Dr. Katya Corado, D,E & I Committee Chair

Dr. Carmen Mendez, Harbor-UCLA Outpatient Medical Director

Dr. Robin Chand, Cardiology Faculty

Dr. Katie Ward, Chief General Internal Medicine, Vice Chair Department of Medicine

Dr. Mallory Witt, Faculty Division of HIV Medicine