Abstract
[This is an excerpt.] In achieving excellence in higher education, faculties of medicine need to ensure a fair, respectful, equitable and inclusive working and learning environment. Accreditation of educational programs requires a demonstration of commitment and results in these areas. Achieving measurable success in equity and diversity also supports AFMC’s agenda for socially responsible and accountable education and delivery of health care.
This audit tool has been developed by the Equity, Diversity and Gender (EDG) committee, a resource group of the AFMC, to assist medical schools, and their departments or divisions (“unit”) to better understand working environments and climate, and to plan for needed adjustments. [To read more, click View Resource.]
This resource is found in our Actionable Strategies for Health Organizations: Promoting Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion.
