Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Health Equity

Health Equity Events

Dr. Oluwaferanmi Okanlami, sitting in a wheel chair, speaks as part of the Lyceum series.

Lyceum Speaker Series

The Office of Health Equity at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine invites distinguished scholars to present on topics related to advancing health equity. The series is open to everyone in the Feinberg community and the public.

Attend Lyceum Sessions

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Health Equity Poster Session

This poster session highlights innovative research into interventions and policies aimed at reducing health disparities and promoting equitable healthcare for all populations. This poster session is open to healthcare professionals and health equity advocates across the Feinberg community.

About the Poster Session

Annual Events

Trainees, including one in a wheel chair, sit at a table listening to a presentation.

Disability Advocacy Coalition in Medicine Virtual Conference

The disability advocacy student group of Northwestern University and University of Michigan organizes an annual virtual conference for trainees.

Attend the Conference
A crowd of people from Feinberg at the diversity reception listen to a presenter.

Health Equity Welcome Reception

Every August, Office of Health Equity (OHE) welcomes our new class of students. This annual reception brings together students from all classes, faculty and staff and sets the tone for our programming over the next academic year.

View Welcome Photos
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Health Equity Week

Thought leaders and scholars from within and outside Northwestern share insights into the roots of healthcare disparities through moderated sessions hosted by McGaw Medical Center during the last week of February.

View the 2025 schedule

All Upcoming Health Equity Events