BRIM Climate Survey

As part of the BRIM study, three climate surveys were administered to faculty and staff in each division in the Department of Medicine – the first before any intervention, second after 6 divisions received a workshop and third after all divisions received a workshop.

BRIM reported back a summary of results from these three surveys as well as evaluations completed after each workshop, grouping the climate related items into six broad themes.

Our participation in the BRIM study has come at a pivotal time both in the larger social and cultural landscape as well as in the trajectory of our department. Understanding the themes, responses and trends reported in the BRIM climate surveys are vitally important as we begin to implement our Strategic Plan, specifically our mission of “Nurturing a supportive, collaborative culture where equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the center.”

The input and suggestions made in the open ended responses have proven to be some of the most impactful insight yielded by the report. The people within our department are our guideposts for success and our greatest source of inspiration.