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Adam Cohen1, Kimberly Montez2, Colin Orr3
1Division of Hospital Medicine, (Adam Cohen), Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, Houston, Tex.
Academic Pediatrics
|January 15, 2022
Summary
The Academic Pediatrics Association is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by integrating anti-racism principles. A dedicated task force was established to develop strategies for promoting social justice within the organization.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Social Justice
- Health Equity
Background:
- The Academic Pediatrics Association (APA) has recently focused on incorporating anti-racism and social justice into its core mission.
- There is a growing recognition of the need for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within professional medical organizations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the formation and initiatives of the APA's Anti-Racism and Diversity Task Force.
- To outline strategies for promoting anti-racism and advancing DEI within academic pediatrics.
Main Methods:
- Formation of a dedicated task force by the APA Board of Directors.
- Development of strategies and initiatives focused on anti-racism and DEI.
Main Results:
- The task force has been established and is actively working on its charge.
- Initial steps have been taken to integrate anti-racism and social justice into the APA's work.
Conclusions:
- The APA is committed to embedding anti-racism and social justice into its operational framework.
- The task force serves as a key driver for advancing DEI within academic pediatrics.
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