Lindenbaum-Thomson Society for Diversity in Medicine (LTSDM)

The Lindenbaum-Thomson Society for Diversity in Medicine (LTSDM) is committed to promoting academic excellence and diversity. Founded by Black and Latino house officers, LTSDM was named in honor of two preeminent physicians at Columbia: Dr. John Lindenbaum, an acclaimed hematologist, social advocate, and founder of the Annual Lindenbaum Lecture Series, and Dr. Gerald Thomson, an honored nephrologist, prior Dean of Minority Affairs at the College of Physicians and Surgeons, and the first Black President of the American College of Physicians (ACP). Since its establishment, LTSDM has continually advocated for the recruitment, retention, and development of minority physicians traditionally under-represented in medicine. It has done so through dedicated mentorship, lectures highlighting diverse faculty, community outreach, and regular social gatherings. Consequently, LTSDM has fostered a diverse and supportive academic and social environment, and a legacy of commitment and contribution to the surrounding community.

For more information about LTSDM, please contact Dr. William Turner at wt62@cumc.columbia.edu.