The Department of Surgery strongly supports the recruitment and retention of faculty from diverse backgrounds. We continue to recruit faculty and staff based on the Rush University Medical Center's policy surrounding non-discrimination and equal opportunity for employers. General Surgery has a very diverse administrative and clinical staff personnel. We also have an established the Diversity Committee that consists of our program coordinators, resident members and faculty to promote diversity and equity in our training program.
Under the leadership of the RUSH Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, our program participates in the various councils and committees dedicated to improving the health of the individuals and diverse communities we serve through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research and community partnerships.
Diversity & Inclusion in Surgery Committee
“Diversity in surgery is important because our patients are diverse. Having a diverse workforce helps us relate to and understand all of our patients and care for them with cultural competence and compassion.”
- Dr. Rosalinda Alvarado
Diversity Officer
Our committee is composed of faculty and residents and our goal is to promote diversity and inclusion of those underrepresented in surgery through facilitating resident and departmental education, community outreach, recruitment and engaging with medical students. Additionally, we seek to recruit and retain diverse residents, to treat the patient population we serve and to empower and mentor the Underrepresented in Medicine (URIM) members of the Department of Surgery.