Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
This is being developed by a diverse and representative working group, but we are keen to hear the wider views of members. Please contact us at [email protected] with any comments or suggestions.
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is proud to have signed the addressing the cultural and structural factors that cause sexism in order to improve working conditions for medical students and doctors.
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Reports
One of the actions of the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø EDI strategy is to publish data on membership, committees, council, guideline author groups, and event speakers and chairs which is outlined below. This report will be published annually, with an update each year on progress against the 3-year plan.
EDI in Gastroenterology
Prof Andrew Veitch, ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø President, interviews Dr Manmeet Matharoo, Consultant Gastroenterologist, on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Diverse Speakers Database
The ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø is committed to developing a culture within the society where all individuals have equality of opportunity and inclusion, irrespective of protected characteristic or geographical location. Our specialty is becoming increasingly diverse and we must ensure that our event speaker panels reflect this diversity. Speaker invitations enhance a presenter’s profile by increasing their visibility and networking opportunities, and ensure our diverse specialty has role models to aspire to.
SWiG has developed a database of talent from lesser represented groups including women, minority ethnicities, district general hospitals, new consultants, trainees and allied health professionals. This list is organic and so we encourage speaker suggestions from all ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø members.
This Diverse Speakers database will be available at the ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø offices for judicious distribution on request by ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø members seeking a speaker based on their expertise for their event. Please email [email protected] to access its contents.
to easily self-nominate or nominate others as speaker suggestions to be added to the list.
Misha Kabir
ºÚ°µ±¬ÁÏÍø SWiG Chair