Fairness and Access

The Department of Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery is committed to fostering a culture of an enriched team of faculty, staff, and trainees. We embrace fairness and access for people of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socioeconomic status, as it enhances our department's educational, research, and clinical missions.

We value and respect the unique perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, trainees, and patients. We strive to create an environment where all individuals feel welcome, valued, and supported. We believe that access and fairness are fundamental to promoting innovation, creativity, and excellence in otolaryngology practice. We are dedicated to promoting equity by identifying and addressing the lack of access to opportunities, resources, and advancement within our department. We strive to provide a fair and inclusive environment where all individuals have equal opportunities for professional growth and success, regardless of their background or identity. We actively engage in educational initiatives that promote access and fairness, and we continuously work towards ensuring these concepts for our faculty, staff, and trainees. We are committed to providing education and training that fosters cultural competency, unconscious bias awareness, and inclusivity in otolaryngology practice. We also ensure that our patient care practices are equitable, culturally competent, and inclusive. We strive to provide patient-centered care that respects and addresses the unique needs, values, and beliefs of our patient population.

We are committed to regular review and evaluation of our departmental policies, practices, and procedures to identify and address any barriers to access and fairness. We value feedback from our community and are dedicated to continuously improving our efforts to create a more fair and accessible Department of Otolaryngology.

In summary, the Department of Otolaryngology is committed to fostering access and fairness where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and actively work towards creating a department that reflects our community and promotes excellence in otolaryngology practice.