Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matters

The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee works to evaluate and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion perspectives and efforts are incorporated into all aspects of APMA. With that in mind, the committee is providing these resources for the benefit of all APMA members.

Implicit Bias Webinar

APMA DEI Consultant Sharonda Simmons presented the webinar "Implicit Bias" on March 2. The webinar was held at the behest of the 2022 APMA House of Delegates, which requested APMA provide implicit bias training for all delegates and alternates at the 2023 House of Delegates. Due to the condensed schedule of this year's meeting, the webinar was held prior to the event. Note: Due to a technological issue, recording of the webinar started a few minutes into the content. In addition to watching this webinar, review the resources sheet for more information.

Additional Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Inclusive Communication Principles: Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication
• National Academy of Medicine paper: An Equity Agenda for the Field of Health Care Quality Improvement
• National Academy of Medicine article: "Educating Health Professions Educators to Address the "isms"
• JAMA article: "Estimation and Comparison of Current and Future Racial/Ethnic Representation in the US Health Care Workforce"
• "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in Podiatric Medicine" by Janet Simon, DPM - APMA News, May/June 2021
• "Bridging the Gap Between Educator and Learner: The Role of Psychological Safety in Medical Education" by McClintock et al. - Pediatrics, 2022

Charge of the DEI Committee

• Evaluate the feasibility of and implement the recommendations of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.
• Evaluate and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion perspectives and efforts are incorporated into all aspects of APMA.
• Increase awareness and importance of understanding implicit bias and cultural competence in the delivery of podiatric medical and surgical care.

Current DEI Committee Members

William Harris IV, DPM - Committee Chair

Rachel Albright, DPM, MPH, Young Physician

Frank Campo, DPM

Jean Chen-Vitulli, DPM

Nathaniel George, DPM

Danielle Green-Watson, DPM

Shanika L. Hill, DPM

Jondelle Jenkins, DPM

Karen Langone, DPM

Janet Simon, DPM, Public Health/Disparities

Rebecca Sundling, DPM, MPH

Kathleen Satterfield, DPM, AACPM Liaison

Chanelle Moyo-Carter, DPM, AAWP Liaison

Thanh Dinh, DPM, ACFAS Liaison

Denise Peraza-Martinez, APMSA Liaison

Dan Kline, MSPH/MBA, ASPE Liaison

Emmanuel Henry-Ajudua, MS, DICE Liaison

Elizabeth Ansert, DPM, PPHC Liaison

Jeremy Wilson, SNPMA Liaison

Brooke Bisbee, DPM, BOT Liaison

Patrick DeHeer, DPM, BOT Liaison

Lawrence Harkless, DPM, Advisor

APMA Staff Support:

Sharonda Simmons, DEI Consultant

Kayla Fuller

Kathy Balderson

Aimee Condayan

Ronnesha Jackson

Will Scott

Stephanie Simmons

Dyane Tower, DPM, MPH, MS, CAE

Ben Wallner