Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

PGME GH follows the guidelines and strategic goals of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Temerty Faculty of Medicine.

The Faculty Final Report from the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Plan Working Group serves as a valuable resource.

Equity: Commitment to actively challenging and responding to any and all forms of bias, discrimination, and unfairness through policies that provide equitable access to opportunity for all persons.

Diversity: Commitment to increasing the expression of diversity in its multitude of forms which may include race and ethnicity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, religious affiliation, spoken languages, socioeconomic status, (dis)ability status, political affiliation, nationality, and culture.

Inclusion: Commitment to ensuring a sense of belonging through the respectful welcoming, engagement, and leverage of different perspectives. 

Reference: University of Toronto Department of Surgery