Lyn Sonnenberg^1,2
Constance LeBlanc^3,4, Victor Do⁵ and Jamiu Busari⁶
1 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 2 University of Alberta
3 Dalhousie University
4 Association of Faculties of Medicine in Canada
5 University of Toronto
6 Maastricht University 

Recognizing the importance of reforming our institutions to embed equity, diversity and inclusivity (EDI), leaders must take the initiative to enact meaningful change. The Inclusive Excellence (IE) framework and scorecard provide an evidence-informed action and assessment structure to inform this development. It is designed to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusivity into the core of organization structure and function, providing actionable goals, strategies and measures. Alongside our published six steps framework for practicing critical allyship (being, knowing, feeling, doing, promoting, and acting), we aim to empower individuals to practice allyship, reduce microaggressions, and address racism in health professions education, providing a space for meaningful growth for learners, staff, and faculty. 

This topic of assessing the progress toward Inclusive Excellence is important to provide tangible and objective ways of measuring our progress toward social justice across educational and institutional programs. 

After briefly introducing the five domains of the Inclusive Excellence framework (Access and Success, Institutional Climate and Intergroup Relations, Education and Scholarship, Institutional Infrastructure, and Community Engagement) and scorecard, we will engage in small group dialogue to share challenges, work plans and strategies for success with peers. Two real-life scenarios will be presented and “unpacked” in facilitated group discussion using the IE scorecard. Drawing on participant-lived experiences, we will integrate the Inclusive Excellence and Six Steps for practicing Critical Allyship frameworks to support participants in developing practical skills for use in their individual contexts. 

All leaders, educators, and learners who wish to learn actionable steps for engaging structural changes to promote equity, diversity, and inclusivity in health professions education are encouraged to attend. While the workshop is designed for those with more advanced-level knowledge/skills, we will provide an on-ramp for all levels of learning. Participants will leave this session with knowledge of the Inclusive Excellence framework (already adopted by many universities) and the Six Steps to Allyship, and with new strategies to make meaningful change within their settings. 

As such, participants will be able to: 

Maximum number of participants: 40 

References (maximum three)