Commitment to Diversity
Diversity Defined
Diversity at the MGH Institute encompasses an inclusive and welcoming environment that is enhanced by persons of different genders, races, ethnicities, nationalities, ages, socio-economic backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, and religious beliefs.
This expression of our commitment to diversity is reflected in a community that is bound by the desire for equal consideration for all people. It is affirmed by the Institute's policies and recruitment and retention activities, ensuring that all members of our community have the ability to reach their individual and collective potential.
Cultural Competence
The growing cultural and linguistic diversity of the U.S. and world's populations calls for health professionals who are culturally competent and able to function effectively across an array of multicultural interpersonal and social situations.
Becoming culturally competent is a lifelong learning process that encompasses cultural humility, awareness, knowledge, commitment, engagement, and skill.
Becoming culturally competent enhances the capacity of health professionals and health care organizations to assess, plan, deliver, evaluate, and continually improve care that is sensitive to and respectful of the diverse beliefs, values, practices, and needs of the individuals, families, and communities served.
Becoming culturally competent also involves consideration of existing disparities in health care and health outcomes, and the changes in professional practice, health policies, financing, and systems of care needed to address them.