Our Progress
Build
Build the infrastructure that fosters anti-racism in everyday work and patient interactions across our education, research, and clinical missions.
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| Standardize UR/URMC policies and reporting processes. |
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| Develop online and in-person trainings. |
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| Develop leadership. |
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| Certify Diversity Officers and Human Resource Business Partners. |
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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.
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| Establish academic and career pipeline programs. |
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| Create workforce development programs (MCC, City of Rochester). |
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| Develop professional networks. |
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| Develop career paths. |
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| Establish scholarships. |
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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.
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| Create an anti-racist, socially just, and respectful climate. |
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| Infuse diversity and inclusion topics in SMD and SON learning activities. |
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Exemplify
Exemplify inclusion through our physical spaces, digital communications, and learning approaches.
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| URMC physical campus. |
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| URMC digital presence. |
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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.
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| Deliver equitable and accessible health care. |
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| Inform practice through health equity research and education. |
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| Establish minority and women business enterprises. |
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