Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Clinical Congress 2023

Surgical Excellence through DEI

Learn about the inaugural DEI Didactic Course and DEI-related sessions being offered and the ACS DEI & Antiracism Resource and Implementation Toolkit launching at Clinical Congress 2023. Activities are:

DEI and Antiracism Fundamentals, Skills Building, and Implementation Principles for Surgeons Didactic Course
ACS DEI and Antiracism Resource and Implementation Toolkit
DEI-related sessions at Clinical Congress 2023
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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.