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AUCD: Poster Symposium 15: Cultural & Ethnic Diversity & Linguistic Competence: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Academic Medical Institutions

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Presenter

Suzannah Iadarola, PhD, Assistant Professor
Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND

Other Presenter(s)

Suzannah Iadarola, PhD, Rochester, NY, United States, NY - Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND, Case Control;
Susan Hetherington, PhD, Rochester, NY, United States, NY - Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;
Melissa, Pennise, Rochester, NY, United States, NY - Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;
Kaitlyn, Richardson, Rochester, NY, United States, NY - Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;
Valerie, Smith, Rochester, NY, United States, NY - Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;
Jennifer, Ward, Rochester, NY, United States, NY - Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;
Lynn, Cole, Rochester, NY, United States, NY - Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD/LEND;


Description

This session describes the development and implementation of the Diversity and Inclusion Plan, a set of formalized processes, procedures, and strategies to support diversity and inclusion within an academic medical setting. Specific targets include increasing the hiring and retention of diverse employees, promoting a safe and positive culture of inclusion, and outlining educational expectations related to diversity issues. Challenges, successes, and next steps of this initiative will be discussed.

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