Lab Medicine Rounds

In this episode, Diva Salomao, M.D., Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and Diversity and Inclusion Leader in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, discusses why it’s important to be deliberate about diversity and inclusion.

Show Notes

Timestamps
00:00 Podcast Intro

00:45 Why is it important for laboratory medicine and pathology to be deliberate about diversity and inclusion? 

03:11 How do you recommend we transform the question “will they fit?” or “do I fit?” so that it invites diversity?

05:33 So, it’s not so much of transforming the question but putting it ahead of the interview and thinking about what you are trying to recruit for? 

06:22 What information have we recently learned about diversity and inclusion in the newer findings? 

10:35 How is it easier and/or harder to move the needle on diversity and inclusion in the laboratory?

13:35 In 5 years, where will Laboratory Medicine and Pathology be with respect to diversity and inclusion?

16:05 Outro 

What is Lab Medicine Rounds?

A Mayo Clinic podcast for laboratory professionals, physicians, and students, hosted by Justin Kreuter, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, featuring educational topics and insightful takeaways to apply in your practice.