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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI)

DEI Inside ASA

DEI Goals

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Meet the interests, maximize contributions, and advance professional development of all members.
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Strengthen engagement by ensuring that all members are encouraged to express their views and share their experiences.
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Treat all members with fairness, respect, and dignity.
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Be recognized as a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization.
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Ensure that this culture of inclusion is integrated throughout the strategic pillars and initiatives of ASA.
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ASA’s DEI Journey

Learn more about ASA’s recent history – where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how we’re advancing.

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ASA Committees

ASA committees are advancing real solutions to serve all members. Find out which committees are involved and how.

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How We Can Do DEI Better

See the Emery A. Rovenstine Memorial Lecture, Demonstrating ASA’s Leadership by Enhancing Our Relationships.

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Historical Context

Pathways to Anesthesiology video for medical students: Consider the historical context of representation within health care and the specialty.

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DEI Efforts

Pathways for Anesthesiology video for medical students: Learn about DEI and the specialty.

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ASA Monitor

Read the articles focused diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.

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Student Resources

Learn how ASA’s Medical Student Component is building a pathway for a diverse anesthesiology workforce through advocacy, educational outlets, and collaboration.

Comment on Inclusivity

Read the April 2024 ASA Comment on Inclusivity in Anesthesiology and Medical Education.

ASA’s DEI Initatives

ASA’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are not mere window-dressing. We are committed to integrating DEI efforts into each of our seven strategic pillars.

Curated by: Ad Hoc Committee on DEI Strategy

Date of last update: April 23, 2024