Addressing DEI within Surgical Organizations 

Dr. John D. Mellinger, Dr. Patricia Sylla,Dr. Steven D. Wexner, Dr. John D. Mellinger, Dr. Liane Feldman, Dr. Alia Qureshi, Dr. Shaneeta Johnson, Dr. Aurora Pryor present multiple solutions to address DEI within Surgical Organizations.

Clinical Background

1. Welcome & Introduction - Dr. John D. Mellinger (USA), Dr. Patricia Sylla (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)

2. Organizational awakening – beyond DEI statements  - Dr. John D. Mellinger (USA)

3. Organizational self-assessment - Dr. Liane Feldman (Canada)

4. Effecting change through education and training - Dr. Alia Qureshi (USA)

5. Effecting change through self-awareness and transparency - Dr. Shaneeta Johnson (USA)  

6. Top-down and bottom-up efforts: Being an agent of change - Dr. Aurora Pryor (USA)

7. SAGES, DEI, and the journey ahead - Dr. Patricia Sylla (USA)

8. Panel discussion - All faculty moderated by Dr. John D. Mellinger (USA) and Dr. Patricia Sylla (USA)

9. Closing remarks - Dr. John D. Mellinger (USA), Dr. Patricia Sylla (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA)