"Our commission will inform, develop, promote and evaluate recommendations, policies and procedures that promote health equity, reduce health disparities and foster inclusive, person-centered care across a wide range of topics and not limited to those underrepresented in medicine. LGBTQ+, ability (including physician ability), workforce development, health equity, social justice and anti-racism in medicine. Often when we talk about diversity, people hear that term and think just about race or gender. But it is much broader than that."
Physicians, patients, practice types and populations have unique characteristics that are influenced by socio-economic status, race, religion, age, gender, ability, and many other factors.
Eliminating avoidable and unfair differences among individuals or groups will level the health care landscape so everyone has a fair opportunity to attain their full potential.
Physicians, patients and students who want to enter medicine should have equitable opportunities in health care that demonstrate everyone is equally valued and welcome.
Rather than confining DEI to a separate workstream, the AAFP looks for opportunities to address disparities and improve the health care environment for everyone in all of our work.