Health Equity

The Office of the Learning Environment, Inclusive Excellence invites you to the third annual Spring Holiday Celebration on Thursday, April 9th, 2026 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the SOM lobby in the Health Sciences District (HSD)! Join us as we enjoy music, snacks, and fun facts about the observances occurring this time of year to recognize and celebrate the various backgrounds and holidays of our students, residents, fellows, staff, and faculty. We hope to see you there!

*Another celebration will take place at the St. Joseph campus (STJ) on a different date and time.

If you are interested in attending quarterly GME subcommittee on Health Equity, contact:

Chair:

L. Andrew O. Benedict, M.D., FACS
Edna and Wallace Greene Endowed Professor of Surgery
Trauma Medical Director
Trauma, Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery
St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City
4320 Wornall Road, Suite 530, Kansas City, MO 64111

Associate Professor of Surgery
Associate Program Director, General Surgery Residency
Co-Director, General Surgery Resident Education
UMKC School of Medicine
816-932-7900 (p), 816-932-9868 (f)

Admin support:

Niang Dim, MHA
Senior Operations Support Specialist
dimn@umkc.edu
(816) 235-6627