Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Resources

AMP has assembled a list of available resources on diversity, equity, & inclusion. This page will change as new information becomes available. Check back frequently for updates. Please send suggestions for additional resources to dei@amp.org.

AMP

• AMP DEI Working Group
• AMP Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (August 2022)
• AMP 2024 DEI Goals
• Overview of Recent AMP DEI Efforts (May 2023)
• AMP's Strategic Pillars and Existing Alignment with DEI - A Strong Foundation
• AMP Letter: Fostering Forward Movement Against Racism and Inequality (June 2020)

In-person Networking & Social Events

• Look for Networking & Social Events at the AMP 2024 Annual Meeting & Expo!

Virtual DEI Engagement Events (Planned and coordinated by the DEI Working Group)

• Empowering Diversity: Real-Life Journey of a Molecular Laboratory Professional in the US with Dr. Nefize Sertac Kip
  • When: Thursday, December 19, 2024; 1:00pm – 2:00pm Eastern
  • Join Dr. Nefize Sertac Kip, for the fourth webinar in our series that focuses on real-life stories of molecular laboratory professionals with highly diverse backgrounds. Moderated by Dr. Cigdem Ussakli.

    This AMP DEI session will explore the multifaceted dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Focusing on ethnicity, age, cultural identity, and national origin, we will discuss how these factors can shape individual experiences, and we will delve into the importance of equity in ensuring fair treatment for all.

    By fostering an environment where everyone can express their authentic selves, and implement equitable practices we, the professionals in molecular pathology, together with AMP, can create a culture of respect and inclusivity which in turn would benefit the entire Molecular Pathology Community in the US. Please join us in this vital conversation to celebrate our differences and work towards a more equitable future together.

  • While the presentation is geared toward AMP members, registration is free and open to all, so please feel free to share this exciting offering with your colleagues.

• Embracing Leadership Diversity with Dr. Maria Arcila (October 2024); Handout: Presentation slides (PDF)

• Boosting Your Research Journey with Mentors & Champions with Dr. Tracy Costello (May 2024); Handout: Presentation slides (PDF)

• Building a Successful Career in a Diverse Cultural Environment with Dr. Honey Reddi (December 2023); Handout: Presentation slides (PDF)

• Reversing the Gender Leadership Gap: Taking Action for Meaningful Change with Dr. Jennifer Hunt (March 2022)

American Medical Association (AMA)

• AMA Organizational Strategic Plan to Embed Racial Justice and Advance Health Equity

American Society of Hematology (ASH)

Watch complimentary sessions on DEI and maternal health care from the 65th ASH Annual Meeting! As part of ASH's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), the Society has made a series of complimentary sessions on an array of DEI topics available on ASH Academy On Demand. Create an account at no cost to watch these sessions; ASH membership is not required.

The bundle includes: 

• Poster Walk on DEI in Hematology
• Outcome Disparities in Hematologic Diseases: The Importance of Social Determinants in Health
• Community Partnerships: An Essential Component to Advance Health Equity
• How to Support LGBTQIA Patients, Trainees, and Colleagues: A Whole Person Perspective
• Using Research to Advance Equity in the LGBTQIA+ Space
• Systemic Racism in Hematology
• Special Scientific Session on Race and Science: Bench to Bedside to the Community
• What is a “Normal” Neutrophil Count? The Duffy Red Cell Antigen, Ancestry, Genetics and Evolution
• Hot Topics in Blood Donation: Donor Risks and Social Justice

Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)

• Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Medical Education
• AAMC Framework for Addressing and Eliminating Racism at the AAMC, in Academic Medicine, and Beyond
• AAMC Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Initiatives

Genetics in Medicine

• Genetics in Medicine Commentary: Guidance on Use of Race, Ethnicity, and Geographic Origin as Proxies for Genetic Ancestry Groups in Biomedical Publications.

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)

• NASEM report: Using Population Descriptors in Genetics and Genomics Research
• Roundtable on Genomics and Precision Health of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine - AMP is a sponsor and has a representative on the Roundtable.
• Improving Diversity of the Genomics Workforce: Proceedings of a Workshop in Brief (2022)
• Resources on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

• NCI Equity and Inclusion Program

Personalized Medical Coalition

• In a new report published this morning by the Personalized Medicine Coalition, a group of more than 60 leaders, including 38 from communities historically underrepresented in biomedical research, outline what health care researchers can do to better engage diverse populations in the studies that are used to determine which preventive and treatment interventions will work best for which patients.

The Diversity Movement (TDM) Consulting Team

• Learn about TDM
• Unconscious Bias Activity Sheet

University of Southern California

• Resource Guide: How to Create a DEI Committee So More Voices Can Be Heard

Other Resources

Coalition for Diversity & Inclusion in Scholarly Communications (C4DISC)

• Antiracism Toolkit for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color
• Antiracism Toolkit for Organizations
• Toolkits-for-equity_antiracism_allies (PDF)

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