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2023 APA Miller-Sarkin Mentoring Award
Dr. Tamara D. Simon has been honored with the 2023 APA Miller-Sarkin Mentoring Award, acknowledging her exemplary contributions in mentoring learners and colleagues both on a local and national scale. Her dedication serves as an inspiration to others who aspire to guide and support the growth of individuals in the the field of pediatrics.
Watch Dr. Simon's acceptance speech.
The Society for Pediatric Research's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
Soranno DE, Simon TD, Bora S, Lohr JL, Bagga B, Carroll K, Daniels SR, Davis SD, Fernandez Y Garcia E, Orange JS, Overholser B, Sedano S, Tarini BA, White MJ, Spector ND; Justice Equity Diversity and Inclusion Committee for the Society for Pediatric Research. Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Pediatric Faculty Research Workforce: Call to Action. Pediatrics. 2023 Sep 1;152(3):e2022060841. doi: 10.1542/peds.2022-060841. PMID: 37529881.
Dr. Tamara Simon and coauthors aim to address the significant impact of sustained inequality and biases in the medical field. Through the Society for Pediatric Research's Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Committee, they have developed an actionable framework and toolkit. This toolkit comprises scholarly resources and practical steps at various organizational levels to promote JEDI principles within the pediatric scientific faculty workforce. Initially focused on membership diversity, the committee has evolved its mission to encompass broader goals of justice, inclusion, and equity to improve diversity and inclusivity in the field of pediatrics.
In a recent podcast Dr. Simon discusses the significance of this work. Listen here.
Click here for more information on the JEDI Toolbox.