Our Progress

Build

Build the infrastructure that fosters anti-racism in everyday work and patient interactions across our education, research, and clinical missions.

Action Item	Planned	In Progress	Complete
Standardize UR/URMC policies and reporting processes.		check
Develop online and in-person trainings.		check
Develop leadership.		check
Certify Diversity Officers and Human Resource Business Partners.		check

Recruit

Recruit an array of people from widely diverse backgrounds; provide tools and supports that encourage people to stay at URMC and advance as far as talent takes them; expand work opportunities for the least privileged in our community.

Action Item	Planned	In Progress	Complete
Establish academic and career pipeline programs.		check
Create workforce development programs (MCC, City of Rochester).		check
Develop professional networks.		check
Develop career paths.		check
Establish scholarships.		check

Nurture

Nurture our learning and work environment to infuse inclusion, foster respect, and celebrate diversity fulfilling the promise of our "ICARE" values—integrity, inclusion, respect, accountability, and excellence—always and for all.

Action Item	Planned	In Progress	Complete
Create an anti-racist, socially just, and respectful climate.		check
Infuse diversity and inclusion topics in SMD and SON learning activities.		check

Exemplify

Exemplify inclusion through our physical spaces, digital communications, and learning approaches.

Action Item	Planned	In Progress	Complete
URMC physical campus.		check
URMC digital presence.			check

Engage

Engage in equity as a health system by making care more accessible and reducing disparities through research, active listening, and collaboration with community partners.

Action Item	Planned	In Progress	Complete
Deliver equitable and accessible health care.		check
Inform practice through health equity research and education.		check
Establish minority and women business enterprises.			check