Hematology Inclusion Pathway
The ASH Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP), the successor program to the ASH Minority Recruitment Initiative (MRI), offers a comprehensive 13-year longitudinal career pathway of awards that strives to ensure that hematology reflects and serves the diverse world we live in – from medical students to mid-career professionals.
We are continuing to offer the awards and programs that have uplifted hematology professionals for the past 20 years— but the new HIP Initiative better aligns with ASH’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and reflects an evolving understanding of the communities that are underrepresented in hematology.
With HIP, we’re continuing to foster and empower a diverse new generation of leaders in hematology.
Hematology Inclusion Pathway (HIP) Programs
Making an Impact
ASH has fostered and empowered a diverse new generation of leaders in hematology for more than 20 years.
Impact Report
Program Alumni and Participants
The program provides longitudinal support and encourages recipients to stay on the pathway and apply for progressive awards with the anticipated outcome of increased likelihood of retention in the field.
Of the 77 individuals who have received two or more awards, 25 have received progressive awards in hematology extending beyond medical school. This number is expected to increase as more recipients matriculate along the pathway.
Alumni of the program remain deeply engaged in ASH through volunteer leadership.
Forty-five alumni have served in 353 unique volunteer leadership roles within ASH, ranging from junior reviewers in an ASH study section and contributing editors for ASH publications, to standing committee members and chairs, to serving on ASH’s governing body, the ASH Executive Committee.
Impact Stories
Leadership
- North Philly Community Members are Getting a Say in Choosing Temple's Next Class of Medical Students
- Interview with ASH Ambassador Oluwatoyosi Onwuemene, MD
- Interview with ASH Ambassador Laura De Castro, MD
- Interview with ASH Ambassador Rahma Warsame, MD
- ASH Clinical News’ profile of Ify Osunkwo, MD, MPH
Featured Spotlight
Dr. Laura Michaelis interviews Dr. Rayne Rouce about her work with children as a pediatric hematologist/oncologist, in the lab, her work with advocacy and promoting diversity in health care, and her passion for music that has led to a rap career inspiring youth.
2018 ASH President Dr. Alexis Thompson has a conversation with Dr. Melody Smith about Dr. Smith's experience navigating the ASH career development and leadership pathways to help inspire aspiring hematologists and inform them of all the resources available through ASH.
Support
ASH is the fortunate recipient of support from the ASH Health Equity Collective, the corporate community,
and individual donors.
The Society is grateful to all those who are committed to ASH and the support of its mission.
Help ASH Build an Inclusive Hematology Community!
ASH is committed to building and nurturing a global hematology community and workforce inclusive of diverse perspectives, talents, and experiences as it works toward one collective goal: helping hematologists conquer blood diseases worldwide.
How Can You Help?
Visit your My Account page, make needed updates to your demographic details, and select your preferred level of ASH access to your information; aggregated or individually identifiable, or choose not to provide or share your information. By sharing information about who you are, you will help ASH have a better appreciation of the diverse needs and talents present in the field, and help to build a more inclusive, collaborative hematology community. It will take only a few moments to complete!
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