Creating diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility statements for your CV: a resource guide to effectiveness
Jesse D Moreira-Bouchard1,2, Jason Cunha2, Brian S Tao2
1Q.U.E.E.R. Lab, Programs in Human Physiology, Department of Health Sciences, Boston University Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Boston, Massachusetts, United States.
American Journal of Physiology. Heart and Circulatory Physiology
|November 1, 2024
Summary
Crafting effective diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) statements is crucial for academic medicine. This perspective guides academics in creating meaningful DEIA statements that reflect their genuine commitment and actions.
Area of Science:
- Academic Medicine
- Medical Research
- Health Equity
Background:
- Diversity in academic medicine enhances scientific quality and patient care.
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) statements are increasingly required in academic job postings.
- Assessing candidates' commitment to DEIA is a key objective of these statements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide guidance on crafting effective DEIA statements.
- To address the potential for inauthentic statements when DEIA statements are mandated.
- To offer solutions for encouraging meaningful and personalized DEIA statements.
Main Methods:
- Discussion of best practices for DEIA statement composition.
- Analysis of potential challenges and solutions for DEIA statement authenticity.
- Inclusion of example DEIA statements from academics at various career stages.
Main Results:
- Effective DEIA statements should convey concrete actions and genuine commitment.
- Mandating DEIA statements may lead to disingenuous responses.
- Strategies can encourage authentic self-representation in DEIA statements.
Conclusions:
- Meaningful DEIA statements reflect individual perspectives and actions.
- Guidance is needed to ensure DEIA statements are authentic and impactful.
- Examples illustrate how to articulate a personal commitment to DEIA in academic settings.
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