Learning Objectives 

• Review recent events in the healthcare landscape addressing why gender equality, diversity & inclusion efforts are needed now more than ever

• Describe the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Allyship) Framework that can help engage every member of a department in best practices, including effective mentorship and sponsorship strategies

• Detail an inclusive vision of growth for the future and implications for healthcare systems

Session Faculty:
Thomas Varghese, MD, MS, MBA, FACS has no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

Faculty member does not plan on discussing unlabeled/investigational uses of a commercial products.