UPMC is committed to creating a culturally rich workforce where everyone is welcomed and empowered to be the best and true version of themselves. UPMC believes that a heterogeneous workforce of divergent cultures and backgrounds provides better patient care. UPMC has developed several resources to support our mission of creating a safe, belonging, and engaging environment to foster success and growth.
UPSTANDER training is built upon the framework of IQEE (Interrupt, Question, Educate, Echo) adopted with permission from the Learning for Justice project from the Southern Poverty Law Center. The learning aim for this training is to acquire actionable tools to promote a positive workplace culture and build a community of belonging.
Annual event dedicated to enhancing our community of belonging and open-mindedness. We celebrate and welcome new UPMC employees to Pittsburgh and feature local community organizations, business groups, and August Wilson African American Cultural Center.
Annual event dedicated to enhancing our community of belonging and open-mindedness. We celebrate and discuss topics about navigating career advancement and overcoming challenges in the workplace.
We have a long-standing commitment to participating, mentoring, recruiting, and networking at ACGME (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education), Student National Medical Association (SNMA), and Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) conferences. We are dedicated to enhancing the academic, clinical, and professional success of all future physicians.
Annual social gathering dedicated to creating a community of belonging among numerous healthcare professionals for networking and fellowship. We celebrate building trust, support systems, and advocating for people to feel comfortable being their true selves.
Annual event as a demonstration against hate and injustice. We join together and kneel for 9 minutes and 29 seconds in solidarity (the anniversary of George Floyd's death commemorating an awakening across the world about injustice). The purpose of this event is to unify to advocate and fight for justice for all vulnerable communities. In these challenging times, it is our power in numbers that helps replenish our will and strength to fight.
Annual GME-centered recruitment event series for interviewees to get to know UPMC GME and individual programs better. We discuss GME-sponsored opportunities and events that are culturally based, vital reasons why you should come here, and breakout sessions to interact with current faculty, fellows, and residents from various different departments/programs and identity backgrounds.
Rickquel “Rikki” Tripp, MD MPH CDR USN FAEMS is an associate professor of emergency medicine, EMS faculty, and EMS Medical Director. She has chaired the Networking Committee of the Physician Inclusion Council of Pitt and UPMC (PICUP) since 2017 and serves as the first Vice Chair of Belonging, Excellence, & Engagement (BEE) of UPMC Graduate Medical Education (GME) since 2020 and first Vice Chair Engagement & Social Impact (ESI) of Department of Emergency Medicine since 2021. Please feel free to connect with her if you have any questions.
Email RikkiOur mission is to promote academic enrichment and cultivate a climate committed to endorsing a just, supportive, and welcoming culture that values, respects, and cares for all trainees and faculty, which is crucial to the success of our UPMC community. We aim to accomplish these goals by:
