Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resources Page
Last updated: April 30, 2026
Background: In the 2024 ADFM Annual Survey, 47% of department chairs who responded indicated that they had faculty interested in mentorship in DEI. In response to these findings, the ADFM REACH Committee, formerly the DEI Committee, and ADFM REACH Leaders and Chairs Group, formerly the ADFM DEI Leaders and Chairs Group, compiled the resources listed on this webpage. We recognizes this is not an exhaustive list.
This webpage reflect the REACH Committee’s focus on advancing Representation, Engagement, Access, Community Engagement, and Health Equity across departments. We recognize this is not an exhaustive list.
Learn more about the ADFM REACH Committee and the other 5 ADFM Strategic Committees. As part of its SMARTIE goals for 2023 - 2026, the ADFM REACH Committee will continue to find ways to build up, support and sustain the ADFM REACH Leaders and Chairs group.
The REACH Leaders and Chairs Group: The REACH Leaders group is comprised of DEI Vice Chairs, Directors or equivalent along with Department Chairs and other faculty engaged in REACH initiatives within their department and beyond.
Quarterly Meetings: These are 60 to 90-minute meetings that offer a great opportunity for REACH Directors and Chair dyads to join an informal discussion and collaborate across departments on current REACH related topics. Department chairs are encouraged to share this opportunity with their DEI director (or equivalent). We will release more information on the topics for these dates as they get nearer. Reach out for details on our upcoming meetings.
Register for the June 4 REACH Leaders and Chairs meeting
REACH Leaders Listserv: Consider joining the REACH Leaders listserv and connect with DEI leaders across the country to learn about upcoming meetings and share related updates and resources. Note you do have to be a member of ADFM, NAPCRG, or STFM to access.
Present at these meetings: Members of the Quarterly ADFM REACH Leaders meeting are interested in pulling together a list of potential speakers who would be interested in presenting at their quarterly meetings. This is a great opportunity to boost your CV and share your work and expertise!
