Dr. Chris Marrero Tapped as Orthopaedics New Diversity and Inclusion Officer
The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is pleased to announce that Dr. Chris Marrero
has agreed to assume the role of Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the department.
"Chris is well known for his quiet demeanor, his tireless work ethic, and his clinical
mastery in many subspecialties. What I have learned from my discussions with him that
he is also passionate about promoting diversity, he has a huge personal experience
with promoting diversity, and is already a national leader in the field," says Dr.
Robert Zura, Department Head.
In this new role, Dr. Marrero will advise on all aspects of departmental function
with an eye towards diversity and inclusion. He will work with existing resources
on campus, develop orthopaedic specific initiatives, and advise on all aspects of
departmental function with an eye towards diversity and inclusion. These duties include
but are not limited to:
- Providing guidance to the department in advancing equity and inclusion in faculty
and staff recruitment, and faculty professional development activities (advancement/retention)
consistent with SOM policy.
- GME trainee pipeline development and management for residents/fellows underrepresented
in the profession, also inclusive of senior student electives/rotation efforts to
expand diversity.
- Advancing professional development activities which strengthen the climate of equity and inclusion within all area of the department. These responsibilities will fully support department's function in advancing ACGME Diversity and Inclusion standards for GME.