Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Sisyphean Undertaking to an Achievable Reality explores critical themes across diverse academic disciplines, including business, education, engineering, graduate medical education, health sciences, law, medicine, pharmacy, psychology, public health, and veterinary. Each chapter traces the evolution of its respective discipline, examining how landmark social movements, civil rights milestones, and legislative reforms have shaped the discourse on equity. Alongside these histories, authors introduce key theoretical frameworks that illuminate the concept of intersectionality.
This book also confronts contemporary challenges head-on. From systemic discrimination and racial profiling to gender inequality and barriers to social and economic mobility, the chapters candidly address the obstacles faced by marginalized groups. More importantly, this volume moves from identifying problems to driving solutions: it offers practical strategies and evidence-based best practices for cultivating equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in workplaces, educational institutions, and communities. Ultimately, it invites readers to embrace the journey toward a more just and inclusive society. It reminds us that while the challenges may be great, the transformation begins with everyone taking that first step.
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Table of Contents
1. A dyadic approach to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in business schools2. Advancing higher education: strategies for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
3. Engineering solutions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
4. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Graduate Medical Education
5. Building an equity-centered ecosystem in the health sciences
6. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the legal profession: the vehicle to social justice in society
7. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Medicine
8. Equity, diversity, and inclusion in pharmacy
9. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Public Health Sector in the United States
10. Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and decolonization in psychology: is the discipline really making a difference in the lives of people who are suffering?
11. Navigating the long road: equity, diversity, and inclusion in veterinary medicine
Authors
Faisal Khosa Professor, Department of Radiology, University of British Columbia, Canada; Chair Doctors of BC Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Advisory Committee; Supported by funding from the Michael Smith Foundation and the University of British Columbia's Strategic Initiative Fund.Dr. Faisal Khosa is a physician-scholar, educator, and internationally recognized leader in equity, diversity, and inclusion in academic medicine. He is a Professor of Radiology at Vancouver General Hospital and the University of British Columbia, and serves as Chair of the Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Advisory Committee for Doctors of BC. With more than 330 peer-reviewed publications and four books, Dr. Khosa's scholarship spans health equity, leadership, and workforce diversity. His work is supported by competitive national and international funding and has had a sustained impact across academic and healthcare systems globally. His contributions have been recognized with numerous prestigious honors across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and South Asia. These include the Global Humanitarian Award from the American College of Radiology, the May Cohen Equity, Diversity and Gender Award from the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, the Don Rix Physician Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award, the Mitchell Award of Distinction, and the Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence) conferred by the Government of Pakistan. A dedicated mentor and advocate, Dr. Khosa has supported and sponsored hundreds of trainees and faculty, particularly those from underrepresented groups. Through his research, mentorship, and leadership in experiential learning initiatives, he continues to advance inclusive excellence and help build environments where equity, diversity, and inclusion are not only promoted but fully realized.
