Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

WHAT DOES DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION MEAN TO US?

At the Department of Surgery, we are constantly learning and evolving to provide exceptional care to the populations we serve. We recognize that an integral part of that process is understanding the history, structures, and environments within our teams, facilities, and community. Our belief is that all individuals that we care for and work with experience esteem for their backgrounds, as well as support to advance and thrive within our institution. 

In order to do this persistently, we prioritize the following:

• We actively engage with people from all facets of our department to develop and sustain inclusive policies and practices;

• We analyze our systems and structures through a multi-faceted lens (training, culture, research, education, and patient safety) to allocate appropriate resources and implement targeted initiatives;

• We consistently educate and train our faculty, staff, and trainees to identify, report, and reject intolerance and discrimination of any kind in our workplace; 

• We address our individual and collective biases through scholarship and quality improvement so we can deliver equitable healthcare outcomes for all of our patients, regardless of their status or background

The Department of Surgery (DOS) is committed to fostering a just culture that supports diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and well-being of our community.

We acknowledge that ‘diversity, equity, and inclusion' is not a goal to achieve but to work towards. Always. Ultimately, we are committed to creating an optimal environment for all people to work, research, educate, train, and receive care with dignity and humility. Throughout this page, we have outlined our goals, action plans, programs, and resources for further learning.

Please reach out to us at dosadmin@umn.edu for more information or to directly connect with our team.