The culture of academic medical institution impacts trainee education, faculty, staff and patient outcomes. Respectful environment facilitates learning, creates a sense of safety, and rewards professionalism. UCR SOM is committed to better understand and improve climate concerns and to engage faculty, staff and students at all levels in creating safe and respectful culture. The series provides an opportunities to discuss the interprofessional issues, generational and cultural divides in a respectful manner and offers a perspective on this challenging and complex topic.

Most activities listed have been approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits.

2025-2026 Topics and Speakers

All events will be held virtually.

December 4, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: Maitri Vaidya, DBA
Watch Video: Emotional Wellbeing for Healthcare Professionals

February 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: Denise Martinez, MD
Watch Video: Disrupting the Hidden Curriculum: How Faculty Shape What Learners Really Learn

April 2, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: Sunny Nakae, PhD
Topic: Dominant Cultural Norms: Recognize and Reshape Register here

June 4, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 
Speaker: TBA
Topic: TBA

Visit our event archives page to see recordings of past presentations.