Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in Dermatology - 17/03/23

Doi : 10.1016/j.det.2022.08.002

Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD ^a,^⁎ , Candrice Heath, MD ^b, Jennifer Parker, MD, PhD, MPH ^b, Kamaria Coleman, BS ^c
^a American College of Surgeons, 20 F Street, Northwest, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20001, USA
^b Departmenf of Dermatology, Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine, 3401 N. Broad Sreet, Suite B500, Philadelphia, PA 19140, USA
^c Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, 801 N. Rutledge Street, Springfield, IL 62702, USA

^∗Corresponding author.

Resumen

Addressing continued inequities in medicine, and especially in dermatology, requires a strategic approach and meaningful actions that will yield and result in sustainable change in our medical, clinical, and learning environments. Heretofore, most solutions-based actions and programs in DEI have focused on developing and edifying the diverse learner or faculty member. Alternatively, accountability rests with the entities that wield the power and ability and authority to shift culture change such that the diverse learner, faculty member, and patient can receive equitable access to care and educational resources in environments within a culture of belonging.

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Keywords : Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Belonging, Healthcare, Dermatology