AMWA Issues New Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Monday, September 12, 2022
The AMWA leadership is committed to sustaining an environment in which all members are treated fairly, have access to programs, and feel empowered to contribute to the organization’s mission of promoting excellence in medical communication. In 2021 the AMWA Board of Directors (BOD) launched an initiative to enhance diversity and inclusion efforts within the organization and the first outcome of this initiative is a new organizational DEI statement. AMWA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement AMWA is committed to creating and maintaining a culture that embraces a diverse community of individuals who value excellence in medical writing, editing, and communication. We believe that AMWA functions more effectively with diversity of thought and inclusion of varied perspectives in the shared pursuit of our mission. We strive to
- Demonstrate the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Encourage the interest, participation, and leadership of underrepresented groups within our organization.
- Cultivate an inclusive, diverse, and accessible community of medical communicators.
AMWA seeks to improve efforts to demonstrate their commitment to DEI and implement enhancements throughout the organization to ensure that programs, policies, and practices are fair and equitable. To that end, the AMWA BOD appointed a Diversity & Inclusion Assessment Task Force to conduct a member survey to help gain a clearer understanding of the existing diversity of membership, identify current shortcomings, and recognize where AMWA is doing well in DEI areas. Recognizing that there is room for improvement, AMWA seeks to leverage AMWA’s strengths to create a more inclusive, diverse, and collaborative environment for members.
The BOD will align these efforts with AMWA’s overall mission of promoting excellence in medical communications and work toward strengthening an environment where members of different backgrounds feel comfortable sharing diverse perspectives and engaging in mission-advancing activities.
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