Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Prioritizing DEI Values

The principles of diversity, inclusion, and equity are critical to ABEM’s fulfillment of its mission to ensuring the highest standards in the specialty of Emergency Medicine. Setting a goal of emphasizing diversity and equity in all dimensions of the organization and promoting a culture of inclusion strengthens ABEM, improves the experience of ABEM-certified physicians, and leads to better patient care.

ABEM certified physicians exemplify professionalism through a commitment to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equity in their workplaces and recognizing health inequities and disparities that affect our patients and communities.

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Continually Moving Forward

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A People-Focused Approach 

  • Increasing DEI among our ABEM volunteers
    • Greater geographic representation
    • More residency program ambassadors
    • More underrepresented minorities as examiners/item writers
  • ABEM staff efforts include:
    • Retooled hiring process
    • Baseline DEI survey
    • Learning modules and opportunities intended to create shared understanding
    • Formal training plan based on self-reported needs and other assessments 
    • Bi-monthly staff newsletter with a section sharing opportunities to engage in DEI activities  
    • Launch of the internal DEI Staff Workgroup

DEI at ABEM

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