Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We are committed to taking strategic actions that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that enhances excellence, does not cause harm, and yields better outcomes for all staff, surgeons, and the patients they serve.

Our Commitment

Read about our commitment to DEI.

Toolkit

The DEI Resource & Implementation Toolkit is an evolving resource that strengthens inclusive excellence to help improve outcomes for all patients with practical applications for real-life situations.

Lexicon

The ACS DEI Lexicon offers a common language and understanding of how the ACS defines key terms that are most relevant to DEI topics in the surgical sphere.

Resource Library

The DEI Resource Library provides evidence-based data and research to support inclusive excellent in the College, academia, and everyday practice.

Joint Statements

Joint Statement on Improving Health through DEI

March 26, 2024

Leading healthcare and medical associations from across the country today made a statement in support of DEI policies in healthcare, as a means to help improve the health of our nation.

House of Medicine: A Diverse Physician Workforce is Critical for the Future of Medicine

April 11, 2024

As organizations representing physicians, we are united in our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within medical education and the healthcare profession.

The ACS Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We launched a formal Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2021 to build upon our long-standing commitment to DEI. Using proven DEI principles and practices, we are developing and implementing a sustainable strategy where staff and members produce meaningful and measurable results that contribute to better outcomes for all patients.

For more information, please contact the Office of DEI at ACS-DEI@facs.org.

(L to R) Dr. Bonnie S. Mason, Dr. Cie Armstead, Dr. Wayne Meredith and Mrs. Gail Meredith at The ACS DEI Align and Connect Mixer at Clinical Congress 2022

Meet Our DEI Directors

Cie Armstead, MPA, DBA

Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, FAAOS

DEI in Action Across the College

Featured DEI Resources Across the ACS

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The Equity Imperative in Quality Improvement

At the 2023 ACS Quality and Safety Conference, the keynote speaker addressed disability, equity, and access and other sessions explored how equity can is being integrated into surgical quality improvement.

Committee on Trauma

COT's Commitment to DEI

The Committee on Trauma formalized its DEI position statement and DEI Workgroup to support its mission of injury prevention and optimal care for injured patients.

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Achieving Excellence in Surgery Requires Safety and Equity

The DEI in Action column looks at the College’s Equity in Quality Initiative and its goal of improving the quality of care by supporting inclusive surgical environments.