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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion News

Creating a safe, culturally competent, diverse, inclusive and caring environment is at the foundation of everything we do at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 

Diversity in Medicine: Dr. Wells’ Story

Sep 17, 2021

Lawrence Wells, MD, shares his early influences, why he chose a career in medicine and what leaders can do to make medicine more accessible to diverse staff.

Increasing Diversity in Surgery

Sep 17, 2021

Creating a diverse surgical workforce that reflects the population we serve is a top priority at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

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2021 Disability Equality Index Names Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia A “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Jul 15, 2021

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has been recognized by the 2021 Disability Equality Index (DEI) as a leader in “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” The DEI is the nation’s most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool used to survey employers’ disability policies, practices, and initiatives. For the third year in a row, CHOP received a 100 out of 100 score, the Index’s highest ranking.

Leading the Way in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Jul 8, 2021

In 2020, Gilbert Davis, MHA, was named CHOP’s first Chief Diversity Officer to provide vision and oversight for the hospital’s diversity strategy. He spoke to us about why diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are CHOP priorities.

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