Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Honoring Excellence: Q and A with Heather McPhillips, MD, MPH of the University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital
The University of Washington (UW) and Seattle Children’s Hospital’s pediatric residency program in Seattle, Washington is one of four honorees receiving the ACGME’s Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award in 2022. Program director (through February 2022) and Associate Dean of Curriculum Dr. Heather McPhillips answered the ACGME’s questions about the outstanding measures this program has taken to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Journal Notes: A Call for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Submissions Inspires a Growing Collection of Work at JGME
Since fall 2020, the Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME) has posted an ongoing call for manuscript submissions on diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and the response has already generated the beginnings of a collection that continues to grow.
March 14, 2022
This edition of the ACGME e-Communication includes details on the recently released ACGME Equity Matters self-directed learnimg modules, the ACGME Award nominations, and more.
Honoring Excellence: Q and A with Teresa Y. Smith, MD, MSEd of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, located in Brooklyn, New York, is one of four honorees receiving the ACGME’s Barbara Ross-Lee, DO Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Award in 2022. Dr. Teresa Y. Smith is the institution’s designated institutional official and serves as Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education and Affiliations.
ACGME Equity Matters: Spotlight on Learning Communities Partners
ACGME Equity Matters provides a safe space for additional discussion and growth through monthly Learning Community meetings in which participants explore their new knowledge and experience with the initiative’s Fundamentals of DEI and anti-racism modules with physician subject matter experts, peer support, and advising.
What Is ACGME Equity Matters?
In July 2021, and in support of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the ACGME proudly and formally announced ACGME Equity MattersTM, a new initiative that introduces a framework for continuous learning and process improvement in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and anti-racism practices.
August 9, 2021
This week's e-Communication includes information on the DEI Officers Forum, Review and Comment, calls for resident and public Review and Recognition Committee members, the Rural Track Designation Program, and Milestones news.
August 2, 2021
This week's e-Communication includes information on ACGME Equity MattersTM, Review and Comment, the Rural Track Designation Program, and Milestones Quality Assurance.
New ACGME Equity Matters™ Initiative Aims to Increase Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Graduate Medical Education and Promote Health Equity
In support of its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) is proud to announce ACGME Equity MattersTM, a new initiative that introduces a framework for continuous learning and process improvement in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and anti-racism practices.
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