The Department’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is integral to our mission of academic excellence.
- We promote an affirming environment for all staff, trainees, and faculty members in our departmental community by nurturing growth through career development activities including, but not limited to, equitable mentorship and promotion; fostering and embracing diversity in all its forms; and prioritizing inclusivity in all Department programs and activities.
- We provide diversity, equity, and inclusivity (DEI) education and training for every trainee, staff, and faculty member in the Department through ongoing, experiential and didactic training in partnership with University and School of Medicine programs, and by publicly recognizing members of the Department who demonstrate excellence in this area. Our continued engagement in training will lead to increased equity, inform structural changes, and promote an inclusive and culturally safe workplace.
- We hold ourselves accountable by examining the efficacy of our DEI actions by regularly assessing attitudes, experiences, behaviors, and identities of Department members to ensure sustained and meaningful progress towards our goals. This information is also utilized to identify future goals and areas of growth.