Our community includes many individuals who take immense pride in their personal and cultural identities, as well as in their service to diverse communities. We celebrate our School of Medicine students, staff and faculty members who have contributed to the advancement of diversity in medicine and the health sciences through research, education, clinical care, public service and mentorship.

We welcome you to nominate School of Medicine faculty, staff, students, fellows and residents, as well as programs/events and historical figures for the annual commemorations of the history and heritage months outlined below.

SUBMIT NOMINATION

Questions? Contact the BEE team at bee@hs.uci.edu.

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Black History Month

February 1–28

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Women's History Month

March 1–31

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Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Heritage Month

April 1–30

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Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month

May 1–31

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LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

June 1–30

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Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15–October 15

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Native American Heritage Month

November 1–30

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UCI School of Medicine Recognizes 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month

Jun 18, 2024 | UCI School of Medicine

UCI School of Medicine Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
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