UTDRO has a long standing commitment to equity, inclusion, diversity, respect, and civility within the department and its programs. As one of the first departments in the Faculty of Medicine to create a dedicated office and role for equity, UTDRO is committed to continuously improving the environment and culture within the department.
EQUITY
The principle of providing a welcoming and accommodating environment to all including LGBTQ, racialized persons / persons of colour, and persons with disabilities.
DIVERSITY
The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc.
INCLUSION
All people be respected, valued and appreciated regardless of their disabilities, abilities, race, gender, age, or other needs.
Reach out to the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalism Director
Jennifer Croke, the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Professionalism Director, welcomes all faculty members, trainees and students to discuss innovations, initiatives and concerns in these areas.
