Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?

In brief

This article examines the impact of federal policy changes on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs in academic medical centers. It explores how institutions are responding to executive actions targeting DEI initiatives and the implications for medical education and equitable patient care.

• Federal executive orders targeting DEI programs have immediate implications for academic medical centers dependent on federal funding.
• Institutions are rapidly reassessing DEI initiatives to mitigate legal and financial risks while maintaining diversity goals.
• The policy shift challenges medicine's commitment to workforce diversity, health equity, and inclusive training environments.

Written by the GCMD Library team from the article.