Fatima Cody Stanford1. 1. Obesity Medicine Physician Scientist, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Division of Neuroendocrine and Pediatric Endocrinology, Affiliated Faculty, Mongan Institute of Health Policy Associate, Disparities Solutions Center, United States. Electronic address: fstanford@mgh.harvard.edu.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Diversity and inclusion are terms that have been used widely in a variety of contexts, but these concepts have only been intertwined into the discussion in healthcare in the recent past. It is important to have a healthcare workforce which represents the tapestry of our communities as it relates to race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, physical disability status, and socioeconomic level to render the best possible care to our diverse patient populations. METHODS: We explore efforts by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Institute of Medicine (IOM), and other medical organizations to improve diversity and inclusion in medicine. CONCLUSION: Finally, we report on best practices, frameworks, and strategies which have been utilized to improve diversity and inclusion in healthcare.
BACKGROUND: Diversity and inclusion are terms that have been used widely in a variety of contexts, but these concepts have only been intertwined into the discussion in healthcare in the recent past. It is important to have a healthcare workforce which represents the tapestry of our communities as it relates to race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, immigration status, physical disability status, and socioeconomic level to render the best possible care to our diverse patient populations. METHODS: We explore efforts by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME), the Institute of Medicine (IOM), and other medical organizations to improve diversity and inclusion in medicine. CONCLUSION: Finally, we report on best practices, frameworks, and strategies which have been utilized to improve diversity and inclusion in healthcare.
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