Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to building an inclusive, equitable community that reflects Minnesota’s rich diversity and advances the health of all children.

Our Commitment

The Department of Pediatrics is committed to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. We believe our mission can only be fully realized by fostering an environment grounded in inclusiveness, equity, and respect for both the differences and commonalities within our community.

We strive to create a culture where individual identities are valued and celebrated, recognizing that a diverse department fuels innovation, drives the advancement of knowledge, and enhances the quality of care we provide to children and families.

To meet the needs of the diverse populations we serve, we are committed to training a culturally responsive workforce. This includes the active recruitment, hiring, and retention of faculty, staff, and trainees who have historically faced barriers to careers in medicine, research, and academia in Minnesota.

We aim for our departmental community to reflect the broad range of identities present across our state—including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic status, national origin, and religious practice. Through this commitment, we strive to advance health equity and promote the well-being of all children.