Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

South Dakota 바카라 사리트 DEI Policy

Council Approved – March 16, 2021

The South Dakota American College of Physicians’ membership comprises a diverse population of internal medicine professionals and trainees and welcomes all prospective members inclusive of diverse individual and group characteristics. Additionally, SD바카라 사리트 welcomes diversity of opinion, and respects, values and considers all opinions when formulating policy.

SD바카라 사리트 works to ensure members from diverse groups participate in all activities, decision-making and positions of leadership. The SD바카라 사리트 believes that a commitment to diversity, inclusion and equity strengthens the organization's capacity to respond to the needs of its members, patients, the profession and the public.

When engaging and recognizing expertise and accomplishments in a wide variety of areas, including the practice of medicine, teaching, research, public service, and volunteer service, SD바카라 사리트 will implement strategies to engage, recognize and award people from diverse groups.

SD바카라 사리트 recognizes the importance of cultural humility and competency in the delivery of health care to diverse groups of patients. SD바카라 사리트 will seek ways to promote and develop these values and skills in its members.

To achieve diversity, inclusion and equity, SD바카라 사리트 will strive to:

  • Increase diversity across SD바카라 사리트 by focusing on strategies that foster inclusion and create accountability.
  • Enhance inclusion and engagement of members from diverse backgrounds in all chapter activities.
  • Enhance coaching, mentorship and sponsorship of members from diverse groups to attain decision-making and leadership positions within SD바카라 사리트 at all levels.
  • Increase SD바카라 사리트 awards and recognition to members of diverse groups.
  • Encourage, incentivize, support, and reward members that pursue and recognize diversity and inclusion.
  • Implement training in diversity, inclusion, and equity across SD바카라 사리트.
  • Encourage collaboration within and outside SD바카라 사리트 of diverse stakeholders.