DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION COMMITTEE

APSA Committees carry out a number of different critical functions for the association. 

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In an effort to respect and recognize the diverse populations within our organization, the committee’s goal is to include representation from all sectors, races and genders.

Visit the PedSurg Resource site for many valuable DEI resources, including Organizational Environment and Culture, Leadership Development, Research Opportunities, Bias Training, Implicit Bias Association test and much more.

Our Mission Statement 

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for APSA that drive excellence and innovation in clinical care, research, education, advocacy, and leadership. We will broaden organizational diversity across cultural, demographic, cognitive, and practice style domains. Our environment will advance pediatric surgeons to attain their greatest potential, work in partnership to eliminate health inequities, and provide the highest quality of pediatric surgical care for all.