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Dr. Firoozeh SamimAssistant Dean, Student Affairs and and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion聽(EDI Committee Chair) Dr. Samim is a Canadian and American Board Certified specialist in Oral Medicine & Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Read moreDr. Samim is a Canadian and American Board Certified specialist in Oral Medicine & Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. She received her DMD from Shiraz University of Medical Science in Iran and went on to complete the Oral Medicine & Oral Pathology residency program at UBC. She also completed her MSc in Craniofacial focusing on the oral health of the vulnerable population and children attending inner-city schools. |
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Dr. Anita Brown-JohnsonAssistant Professor (EDI Committee Co-Chair) Anita Brown-Johnson,聽Chief of Family Medicine at the MUHC Read moreAnita Brown-Johnson was Chief of Family Medicine at the MUHC in 2021,聽following seven years as Associate Chief. As a Member of the Board of Directors of the MUHC, Dr. Brown-Johnson shares her vast experience in quality assurance, accreditation, ethics, education and collaborative care for patients with complex care needs throughout the continuum to help optimize access to care. |
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Abigail GwitwaraEDI Administrator聽 Abigail Gwitwara is a undergraduate student at 平特五不中, majoring in International Development Studies with additional focuses in Educational Psychology and Social Entrepreneurship. She currently serves as an Investment Fellow at the Montreal Propel Impact Fund and Vice President External of the International Development Studies Students Association. |
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee
The Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee was formed in September of 2020 to lead and support initiatives aimed at creating an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful culture within the Faculty.
- Firoozeh Samim, EDI Committee Chair (Assistant Dean, Student Affairs and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)
- Dr. Anita Brown-Johnson, EDI Committee Co-Chair (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences)
- Dr. Elham Emami (Dean)
- Dr. Christophe Bedos (Associate Professor)
- Crystal Noronha (Manager Student Affairs)
- Zainab Abdulhusein (DMD 4 student, Dental Student Society Equity Committee Chair)
Black Student Affairs Liaison
平特五不中's Black Student Affairs Liaison position was created pursuant to聽the University鈥檚 Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism.
In this role,聽聽will be responsible for connecting with and supporting Black students across 平特五不中 to ensure that their needs and interests are communicated effectively to the University and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
As part of his role, Antoine-Samuel can refer individuals to resources aimed at supporting Black students and ensuring their success and wellness. Students can book one-on-one appointments with him via email (antoine-samuel.mauffettealavo [at] mcgill.ca).