IE Toolkit – Module 6. Organizational and Specialty Specific Equity Practices

The ACS Office of Inclusive Excellence was launched in 2021 to build upon our long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Using proven principles and practices, we are developing and implementing a sustainable strategy where staff and members produce meaningful and measurable results that contribute to better outcomes for all patients.

Target Audience

This educational activity is designed for Surgeons, Physicians, and Residents.

Non-clinical staff are welcome to enroll/register for the course. Following the course, an option for a certificate of completion is available in lieu of credit claiming. 

Learning Objectives

In our commitment to align diversity, equity and inclusion work being done across the college, the Office of Inclusive Excellence seeks to support, advise, or collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. At the conclusion of the Toolkit activity, learners will be able to:

  • Identify why diversity, equity and inclusion is important to all members of the College.
  • Define diversity.
  • Apply techniques for solving Inclusivity challenges in the workplace and patient populations.
  • Identify and Address Inclusivity challenges in the surgical workplace and in educational forums.
  • Implement standards of equity practices to effectively address specific Inclusivity issues.
  • Learners will refine their knowledge of best practices for transitioning teams and organizations to a culture of inclusion and belonging.
  • Learners will examine strategies to anticipate challenges and sustain positive gains within institutions.
  • Learners will be able to apply confidence, empowerment, and knowledge, to speak on DEI topics effectively and become strong advocates and speakers in their respective areas.
  • Learners will be able to create a positive community with peer-to-peer support to combat isolation.
  • Learners will be able to apply knowledge to their environment/culture, and the space will be a great place to share best practices for equitable and inclusive patient care.
  • Learners will be able to implement Equity Practices at respective accountability levels.

 

Contact

Please contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence at ACS-IE@facs.org with new or updated information on any of your diversity, equity and inclusion -related programs, projects, or initiatives.

For any technical questions, please contact us at learning@facs.org.

 

Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Certificate of Completion
Course opens: 
10/16/2024
Course expires: 
10/16/2025
Part of: 
ACS Inclusive Excellence Resource and Implementation Toolkit

Continuing Medical Education Credit Information

Accreditation

The American College of Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

The American College of Surgeons designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American College of Surgeons and ACGME Logos

Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program.

By completing this activity, you give us permission to share your CME data with the CME Accrediting provider and the American Board of Surgery via the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education.

 

Available Credit

  • 1.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.50 Certificate of Completion
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