Ear, Nose & Throat

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging Grand Rounds Topics

The Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery hosts its Grand Rounds on Monday mornings at 7:00am.  You can view the current schedule here.  The list below represents past DEIB-related grand rounds topics and their speakers that the Otolaryngology Diversity and Anti-racism Committee invited, please contact ODAC@ohsu.edu for more information on any of these talks. (Updated March 2025)

  • “Racism in Medicine: Our Commitment to Action? (July 27, 2020)” 
  • “Conversation on Racism in Medicine 2020 (October 26, 2020)” 
  • “Trans competent care: A guide for the Otolaryngologist providing non-gender-affirming care (November 30, 2020)”
  • “Consensus, Controversies and Challenges in Facial Gender Surgery (November 30, 2020)” 
  • “Gender Affirming Voice Treatment (November 30, 2020)” 
  • “Otolaryngology Diversity & Anti-racism Committee Year in Review (May 10, 2021)” 
  • “Burnout in Otolaryngology (October 18, 2021)” 
  • “Interviewing for diversity (November 8, 2021)”  
  • “Gender Affirming Facial Surgery (June 6, 2022)” 
  • “Enhancing Medical Access for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing Patients (August 1, 2022)”
  • “Health Literacy and Clear Communication: Improving Equity for Hospitalized Patients (March 13, 2023)” 
  • The Role of Physicians in Reimbursement, Advocacy and Health Policy (July 17, 2023)” 
  • “Facial Gender Affirming Surgery: The Fight for Coverage (September 25, 2023)”
  • “Gun Violence as a Public Health Issue (October 23, 2023)
  • “Current DEI Efforts in the DOS: Engagement, Challenges, and Successes (November 20, 2023) 
  • “Trans-competent care: a guide for the otolaryngologist providing non-gender-affirming care (December 4, 2023)”
  • “Surgical Considerations in Pregnancy (March 4, 2024)
  • “Resident & Faculty Wellness Program Educational Outreach (June 10, 2024)
  • “The power of breath (July 8, 2024)”
  • “The Ethical Operating Room (October 14, 2024)”
  • “Embracing an 博彩网站 Community Member with a Disability: Knowledge, Humor, and Grace (November 4, 2024)”
  • “Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance - Reporting Pathways (March 17, 2025)”
  • “GME Wellbeing Resources for Residents, Fellows, & Faculty (April 14, 2025)