2024 Fall Lyceum Highlights: Advancing Health Equity with Thomas LaVeist, PhD

Hosted by the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, the Lyceum Speaker Series invites distinguished scholars of national prominence to present annually on topics related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belongingness and the intersection of health and society. The event is open to the community, offering an opportunity to engage with thought leaders.

Thomas LaVeist, PhD, is a recognized expert in US health and social policy and a leading authority in health equity science. He is an award-winning research scientist and the author of six books, including Minority Population and Health: An Introduction to Health Disparities in the U.S., the first textbook focused on health disparities. He is also the director and executive producer of The Skin You’re In, a documentary series exploring racial inequalities in healthcare.

With over 250 attendees, Dr. LaVeist shared insights into racial disparities in medicine and discussed findings from his extensive career dedicated to understanding the causes of health inequity and potential solutions. He also engaged with emerging public health leaders through lunch meetings, roundtable discussions, and an interactive workshop.

You can view a recording of the 2024 Fall Lyceum lecture here.