Description
The Diversity and Community Engagement Committee is a group of AAP members working to hold our organization accountable in the field of PM&R that is inclusive and diverse across many dimensions. These dimensions include many characteristics such as age, race, ability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, professional experience, veteran status, religion, socioeconomic status, education, and more. Beyond diversity, AAP aims to foster a culture where every member feels valued, supported, and inspired to achieve individual and common goals as a critical foundation to providing equitable and state-of-the-art care for our patients.
Current members of the Diversity and Community Engagement Committee:
- Sheital Bavishi, DO – Chair
- Dan Herman, MD
- Cynthia Hung, MD
- Alice Kam, MD
- Mariam Keramati, DO
- Necolle Morgado-Vega, DO
- Karen Newcomer-Aney, MD
- Ben Nguyen, MD
- Tricia Prince, DO
- Terrence Pugh, MD
- Cynthia Racine, MD
- Erika Trovato, DO
- James Wilson, MD
- Lucila Beuses, MD – Resident & Fellow Council Rep
- Kevin Garcia, Medical Student Council Rep
Reach out to aap@physiatry.org if you have any suggestions on how we can continue creating an environment focused on equality, inclusion, empowerment and respect.
Read AAP’s DEI Statement Here
Resources
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – Emory School of Medicine
- Emory School of Medicine’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education, research, and healthcare. The site highlights resources that promote a diverse and inclusive environment for students, faculty, and patients.
- My Story Matters – AAMC
- The AAMC emphasizes the importance of diversity in medical education and healthcare. This initiative aims to highlight how understanding diverse patient experiences improves medical care and addresses systemic inequities in the healthcare system.
- Docs with Disabilities
- This site offers resources and guidance to support people with disabilities in the medical field, focusing on accessibility and inclusivity. It provides advice on how to navigate medical education and practice with disabilities.
- Inclusive Language Guide – Northwestern University
- A resource from Northwestern University offering a guide to inclusive language, focusing on terminology and approaches that promote respect, equity, and inclusion across various communities.
- Visual Description 101: Why, When, How, and What Else
- This document provides an overview of visual descriptions, explaining why they are important for accessibility, particularly for individuals who are blind or low-vision. It details when and how to provide visual descriptions, additional tips for increasing accessibility, asking about access needs in advance, and gathering feedback post-event.