Tag Archive for ‘DEI’
Bonnie Simpson Mason, MD, FAAOS, Named Inaugural Medical Director of ACS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Dr. Simpson Mason, the inaugural Medical Director of the ACS Department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will help lead the development and implementation of the College’s antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
ACS announces recipients of matching grants for innovative DEI and anti-racism initiatives
The inaugural recipients of the ACS Board of Regents DEI matching grants program are announced.
Cie Armstead, MPA, DBA, begins role as first ACS Director of Diversity
As the newly appointed ACS Director of Diversity, Cie Armstead, MPA, DBA, will lead the development and implementation of proactive anti-racism and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in support of the College’s strategic plan to create an environment where all have the opportunity to succeed.
Looking forward – September 2021
Dr. Hoyt provides an update on ACS diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism initiatives including a virtual summit that convened the House of Surgery in June to discuss the provision of equitable and value-based care, the work of the Board of Governors Diversity Pillar, and the hiring of the new ACS Director of Diversity
ACS hosts the Promoting DEI & Anti-Racism Professional Surgical Society Retreat
More than 50 organizations attended the virtual ACS Promoting DEI & Anti-Racism: Professional Surgical Society Retreat in June to discuss best practices for promoting equity.
