Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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 on the Office of DEI contact: 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

In our commitment to align DEI work being done across the college, the Office of DEI seeks to support, advise, or collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Establishing these connections will bolster the Office of DEI’s objectives to:

Develop an overall strategic plan for DEI and antiracism efforts in the College and with our partners to maximize the benefits of our collective work
Build a trauma-informed approach into all DEI efforts without causing unintentional harm in addressing DEI and antiracism
Align DEI programmatic and curricular content to be consistent with common DEI tenets according to subject matter expertise
Meaningfully integrate the core values of the College into the work being developed or that which is proximate to the College

Please contact the Office of DEI at ACS-DEI@facs.org with new or updated information on any of your DEI-related programs, projects, or initiatives.

DEI in Action Across the College

Featured DEI Resources Across the ACS

Bulletin

Overcoming Disparities in Surgical Care among Native Americans

by THOMAS L. SUTTON, MD, CLAYMORE KILLS-FIRST, PHARMD AND BRETT C. SHEPPARD, MD, FACS

"A critical step in improving trust in the US medical system and improving disparities in cancer and surgical care is the recruitment of Native American individuals in medicine."

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.