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Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

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Nannette Fromm, EdM
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Associate Dean of Student Affairs

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Philadelphia, PA 19107

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Education & Training

Inclusive Language & Demographic Reporting in Research

Presented by the JCRS IDEA Committee

This microlearn explores how thoughtful demographic reporting enhances scientific rigor, reproducibility, and equity. Learn to distinguish between sex and gender, avoid common reporting pitfalls, and align your practices with ICMJE and NIH guidelines. The module also covers respectful approaches to race and ethnicity data collection, emphasizing precision, self-identification, and inclusive language.

Specialized Training Programs

Professional Development Program For Sexual & Gender Minority Education & Training (SG-MET)

SG-MET is an innovative, interdisciplinary professional development program specially designed to help academic, staff and healthcare providers better understand, educate and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. 

SG-MET Community Partners

The Mazzoni Center and the William Way Center in Philadelphia

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Publications & Articles

Webinars & Lectures

Presentations

  • Baird, J., Zapletal, A., Prast, J., Hoppe, M. & VanOss, T. (2023). Addressing microaggressions: Strategies, tools and techniques [Workshop]. American Occupational Therapy Association Annual Conference. Kansas City, MO: April 2023.
  • Zapletal, A., Prast, J., Baird, J., Van Oss, T., & Hoppe, M. (2023). Difficult communication: Address challenges through simulation [Workshop]. International Meeting on Simulation in Healthcare. Orlando, FL: January 2023.
  • Van Oss, T., Prast, J., Zapletal, A. (2022). Innovations in teaching: Using simulation to support learning about diversity, equity and inclusion [Poster]. International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning. Kelowna, British Columbia: November 2022.
  • Zapletal, A., Prast, J., Hoppe, M., Van Oss, T., Lange, R., & Baird, J. (2022). Social determinants of health: Using simulation to train occupational therapy students [Presentation]. American Occupational Therapy Association Education Summit. Orlando, FL: October 2022.
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