1. Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medicine:
From Fairness to Excellence
Society of University Otolaryngologists
November, 14th 2015
Marc A. Nivet, Ed.D., M.B.A.
Chief Diversity Officer, AAMC

2. Diversity and Inclusion as Drivers of Excellence
Diversity refers to the richness of human differences -
socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, language, nationality, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, geography, disability, age, and individual aspects such as personality, learning styles, and life experiences.
Inclusion refers to active, intentional, and ongoing engagement with diversity.
Inclusion is achieved by creating a climate and culture within the institution that fosters belonging, respect, and value for all and encourages engagement and connection throughout the institution and community.
Excellence

3. Importance of Diversity in Academic Medicine
Increases access to high-quality health care services
Broadens the medical research agenda
Advances cultural competence
Supports institutional excellence
Enhances education along the continuum

4. Building on the past, repositioning for the future
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2.0
3.0
Social justice movement
Fairness and access for women and racial & ethnic minorities
Cultural competence
Population parity
Focus on recruitment and retention
Broader definition
Focus on attraction and thriving
From periphery to core

5. Diversity and inclusion must be linked to culture change
“Canary in a Coal Mine” image by Studiomiguel on Flickr, made available under an Creative Commons Attribution-Non-Commercial 2.0 Generic License

6. The “BIG SHIFT”: Moving Diversity from Periphery to Core
LEVERAGE
PERIPHERY
CORE
PRESERVATION
INNOVATION
Individuals Institutions & Society
PACE
EXCELLENCE
TRAJECTORY
ADAPTABILITY
COMMITMENT
Adapted from: Hagel, John III; Seely Brown, John; and Davison, Lang “The Power of Pull: How Small Moves, Smartly Made, Can Set Big Things in Motion,” Basic Books, 2010.

7. Diversity & Inclusion as Drivers of Health Equity
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8. Important Urgent Diversity & Inclusion Accountability framework
Investments in capacity
Leadership commitment
Important
Urgent
Marc