Strategic Access Initiatives for a Welcoming Department

CREATING A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT WHERE WE CAN ALL THRIVE

Female Neurosurgeons Menacho and Bisson

The Department of Neurosurgery is dedicated to the fundamental principles of human decency; we believe that differing viewpoints from all backgrounds strengthen the reach and vibrancy of our missions in clinical care, education, research, and service to our community.

We continually seek strategies to improve intolerance awareness in the field and advocate for increased representation and opportunity across all identities. We believe the future of our field depends on our ability to create and maintain a balanced workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and practice. 

Committed to a Future of Belonging for All

Our department is committed to identifying and correcting any actions that support an unjust or intolerant environment at every level of our organization. Current and past strategic access-related initiatives in the department include, but are not limited to:

MEET OUR COMMITTEE

The Department of Neurosurgery Strategic Access Initiatives Committee is an interdisciplinary team that works towards building a multi-viewpoint, welcoming culture within our department, University of Utah, and our communities.

SAMUEL H. CHESHIER, MD, PHD

Vice Chair - Strategic Access Initiatives Committee 
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery - Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery

 

RAMESH GRANDHI, MD, MS

Associate Professor - Department of Neurosurgery
Director - Division of Neurotrauma
Surgical Co-Director - Stroke Center

RAJIV R. IYER, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery - Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery

 

RANDY L. JENSEN, MD, PHD

Associate Professor - Department of Neurosurgery 
Chief - Salt Lake City Veterans Administration Hospital Section of Neurosurgery

BHAVANI KURA, MD

Assistant Professor - Department of Neurosurgery

SARAH T. MENACHO, MD

Associate Professor - Department of Neurosurgery
Vice Chair - Department of Neurosurgery
Director - Neurocritical Care Unit

 

JOE S. MENDEZ, MD

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery - Division of Neuro-Oncology

 

Research, Resources, and Education

Our department is fortunate to be part of an institution that prioritizes empathy and equal opportunities for all and provides many valuable resources and opportunities to enhance our efforts in these areas: