Pathway Innovation & Inclusive Excellence

Mission statement:

Cultural competence and inclusive excellence are essential to achieve our core mission in the University of Cincinnati Department of Surgery, which includes research, residency education, and exceptional patient care.

Goals:

Professional Development

1. Implement medical student scholarships for student researchers and acting internships for exceptional applicants.
2. Support of various surgical societies.

Training, Education & Recruitment

1. Understanding disparities in patient care.
2. Implicit bias training to promote the selection of the most qualified applicants.

Staff Development & Support

1. Speaker series with physicians, educators, and/or esteemed lecturers fostering topics applicable to disparities in surgery and/or inclusive excellence in patient care.
2. Underrepresented resident mentorship/pipeline program.

Committee Members:

Dr. Meera Kotagal 
Vice-Chair

Resources:

1. Minority Housestaff Association
2. UCCOM Office of Pathway Innovation & Inclusive Excellence