Inclusive Excellence

We are committed to taking strategic actions that foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture that enhances excellence, does not cause harm, and yields better outcomes for all staff, surgeons, and the patients they serve.

Our Commitment

Read about our commitment to Inclusive Excellence.

Toolkit

The Inclusive Excellence Resource & Implementation Toolkit is an evolving resource that strengthens inclusive excellence to help improve outcomes for all patients with practical applications for real-life situations.

Lexicon

The Lexicon offers a common language and understanding about key terms most relevant to inclusive excellence topics in the surgical sphere.

Resource Library

The Resource Library provides information and evidence related to inclusive excellence in healthcare and surgical contexts.

Joint Statements

Joint Statement on Improving Health through DEI

March 26, 2024

Leading healthcare and medical associations from across the country today made a statement in support of DEI policies in healthcare, as a means to help improve the health of our nation.

House of Medicine: A Diverse Physician Workforce is Critical for the Future of Medicine

April 11, 2024

As organizations representing physicians, we are united in our commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within medical education and the healthcare profession.

The ACS Office of Inclusive Excellence

The work of the ACS Office of Inclusive Excellence was formally launched in 2021, under the direction of then-ACS Board of Regents Chair L. Scott Levin, MD, FACS, and then-ACS Executive Director David Hoyt, MD, FACS. 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.

For more information, please contact the Office of Inclusive Excellence.