Diversity and Inclusion in the Field of Medicine in Washington State
The Washington State Medical Association (WSMA) expand its review of
demographic data in the organization to include information on
race/ethnicity and International Medical Graduate status within the
organization including its Board of Trustees, Executive Committee and
staff, report this to members, and take action to reduce any inequities
that may be identified above and report these actions to members. (B-8,
A-20)
The WSMA support efforts to enhance diversity in the physician workforce,
including engaging in broad-based efforts that involve a wide array of
partners both within and outside the medical profession. This includes
advocating for funding to support the following: (a) Pipeline/pathway
programs to prepare and motivate members of underrepresented groups to
enter medical school; (b) Diversity or minority affairs offices at medical
schools; (c) Financial aid programs for students from groups that are
underrepresented in medicine; and (d) Financial support programs to
recruit and develop faculty members from underrepresented groups. (B-8,
A-20)
The WSMA encourage medical schools and residency programs in the state of
Washington to review and publicly report data on their diversity in terms
of race/ethnicity. (B-8, A-20)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services