In a statement, leading health care and medical associations have expressed their support for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in the field of medicine. The organizations involved include the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), American Medical Association (AMA), American Osteopathic Association (AOA), Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS), National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME), National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME), and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
These organizations represent a diverse group of healthcare professionals in the US, including physicians from various backgrounds and specialties who are committed to improving patient outcomes. Their collective efforts have focused on providing physicians with the best tools and evidence to ensure that patients receive high-quality care.
The joint statement emphasizes the need to address longstanding inequities in healthcare and how these disparities impact patients’ health and communities. It argues that excellence in patient care cannot be achieved until there is a physician workforce capable of providing holistic care, and until the medical profession is accessible to all qualified individuals.
The organizations stand united in their commitment to promoting inclusive excellence and achieving positive outcomes for their members and patients they serve. By supporting DEI policies in healthcare, these associations aim to create a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system that benefits everyone.
