Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are a part of our education mission in the Department of Surgery and we are committed to it. We have a diverse group of residents and faculty in our program that enriches the educational experiences and learning environment, and fulfill our vision and mission.

Mission of DEI Steering Committee

Develop the environment of belonging and sustainable initiatives to promote and respect diverse background, culture, identities, and preferences. We aim to use our diverse workforce to drive excellence in clinical care, surgical education, research and scholarship.

Goals and Priorities

Assess the Program Needs

Develop data collection tools and/or use available data to take a deeper look at diversity (e.g., race, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, religious beliefs, etc.) and assess the learning environment and needs of the program.

Increase Shared Accountability and Promote Environment of Belonging and Inclusivity

Develop a safe environment and platform for reporting of any micro/macro-aggressions and/or discrimination within the department. Use these data and experiences for continuous enhancement of shared accountability and promotion of a culture of inclusion.

Enhance Collaboration and Representation of Minority Groups

Collaborate with program directors and leadership to increase and sustain diversity of the residency program and the department. Use this platform to also create modes of mentorship to aspiring medical students and current residents to build a pipeline of potential trainees and surgeon attendings.

Team Members

Committee Chair

Priti Parikh, PhD

Department:

Surgery

Title:

Interim Associate Dean Faculty Affairs Professor and Vice Chair Research and Education, Surgery

Address:

30 E Apple St Ste 6258, Dayton, OH 45409-2939

Email:

priti.parikh@wright.edu

Resident Chair

Justin Michael Robbins, M.D.

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, Surgery Residency, 128 E Apple St, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Email:

justin.robbins@wright.edu

Committee Members

Brian T Bentley, DO

Title:

Instructor, Surgery

Address:

88th Medical Group, 4881 Sugar Maple Dr, Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-5529

Phone:

937-257-9922

Email:

brian.bentley@wright.edu

Rodrigo Gerardo, MD

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, 128 E Apple St Wche 7, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Phone:

937-208-2485

Email:

rodrigo.gerardo@wright.edu

Lesley Patricia Hahn, D.O.

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, Surgery Residency, 128 E Apple St, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Email:

lesley.hahn@wright.edu

Savannah Christine Kipfer, D.O.

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, 128 E Apple St Wche 7, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Phone:

937-208-2485

Email:

savannah.jones@wright.edu

Cathline J Layba, MD

Title:

Assistant Professor, Surgery

Address:

Miam Valley Hospital, 30 E Apple St Ste 5253, Dayton, OH 45409-2939

Phone:

937-208-2552

Email:

cathline.layba@wright.edu

Astrid Libertad Leon, M.D.

Department:

Surgery

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, Surgery Residency, 128 E Apple St, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Email:

astrid.leon@wright.edu

Christina L. Molnar, MS

Department:

Obstetrics & Gynecology

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, 1 Wyoming St Wche 3, Dayton, OH 45409-2722

Phone:

937-208-2951

Email:

christina.molnar@wright.edu

Louisa L Pecchioni, MD

Title:

Assistant Professor, Surgery

Address:

Dayton VA Medical Center, 4100 W Third St, Surg 112, Dayton, OH 45428-9000

Phone:

937-268-6511-4533

Email:

pecchioni.2@wright.edu

Ashley Pinette, MD

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, 128 E Apple St Wche 7, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Phone:

937-208-2485

Email:

ashley.pinette@wright.edu

Mac Kenzie Jackson Reece, D.O.

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, Surgery Residency, 128 E Apple St, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Email:

reece.20@wright.edu

Gregory R Semon, D.O.

Department:

Surgery

Title:

Associate Professor, Surgery

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, 30 E Apple St Ste 5253, Dayton, OH 45409-2939

Phone:

937-208-2552

Email:

gregory.semon@wright.edu

Riyad Jeffrey Tayim, MD

Department:

Surgery

Title:

Instructor, Surgery

Address:

3533 Southern Blvd Ste 2250, Dayton, OH 45429-1270

Phone:

937-534-0330

Email:

tayim.2@wright.edu

Casey Thomas Walk, MD

Department:

Surgery

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, 128 E Apple St Wche 7, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Phone:

937-208-2485

Email:

casey.walk@wright.edu

Yee Men Wong, MD

Title:

Assistant Professor, Surgery

Address:

Miami Valley Hospital, 128 E Apple St Ste 7804, Dayton, OH 45409-2902

Phone:

937-208-3775

Email:

yee.wong@wright.edu