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 DEI.

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 ACS Inclusive Excellence Lexicon offers a common language and understanding of how the ACS defines key terms that are most relevant to diversity, equity, and inclusion topics in the surgical sphere.

Resource Library

The Inclusive Excellence Resource Library provides evidence-based data and research to support inclusive excellence in the College, academia, and everyday practice.

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

We launched a formal Office of Inclusive Excellence 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.

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