The Department of Psychiatry has led pioneering work that is broadening the scope of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) within our department and Weill Cornell Medicine and NewYork-Presbyterian at large. As our DEI mission evolves to focus on health justice, we prioritize initiatives and organizing principles that directly link departmental DEI initiatives with the strategic priorities of our institutions.
Our Mission
Our mission is to pursue health justice through a dual focus on internal and external initiatives. We strive to promote a fair and ethical environment within our department while extending our efforts outward to address broader community mental health needs. Guided by the three pillars of respect, inclusion and health equity, we empower our faculty, staff, students and trainees to advance health justice and enhance community well-being.
Our Guiding Pillars
Respect
We will foster an environment that treats all faculty, staff and patients as valued human beings. Our teams continue to honor and acknowledges everyone's contributions while encouraging effective communication within the workplace.
Inclusion
We will promote a culture of inclusivity that supports the experiences of faculty who reflect the diversity of backgrounds of the populations we serve.
Health Equity
We will create and advance systems in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health through our clinical, educational and research efforts.
Health Justice Leadership
Justin Chen, M.D., MPH
Vice Chair of Health Justice & Vice Chair of Ambulatory Services
Stephanie Cherestal, Ph.D.
Director of Health Justice
Related Departmental Efforts
- Residency Council for Diversity and Inclusion
- Weill Cornell Medicine Wellness Qlinic
- Pathways to Psych Careers
- Multicultural Behavioral Healthcare Workshop Series
- Neil H. Merkatz MD Memorial Visiting Minority Scholar Program
Related Institutional Efforts
- Weill Cornell Medicine Office of Institutional Equity
- Weill Cornell Medicine Office of Diversity and Inclusion
- NewYork-Presbyterian Dalio Center for Health Justice
- NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Inclusion Groups