Introducing Auguste Fortin VI, MD, MPH, of the Section of General Internal Medicine.
What does diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you personally?
Being an ally to students, residents and colleagues, using my unearned (and earned) privilege to support and stand up for others, to ensure that everyone has a seat at the table and that no one has to set their own place at it.
Why do you value diversity?
Selfishly, it makes my world better! I am a better person and a more effective doctor when I learn about different perspectives. I also feel more at peace when there is equity in my sphere.
Why should an academic setting be equal and inclusive?
The world is diverse; academic institutions, in order to contribute meaningfully to the world, must be diverse.
What do you look forward to most?
Success! Seeing a more diverse faculty pool and the disappearance of the “diversity tax.”
The Department of Internal Medicine’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Internal Medicine knows that diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our mission; that providing a safe, welcoming environment for people of all backgrounds results in beneficial diversity of thought; and believes that having a diverse team enhances our ability to provide excellent clinical care, research, and medical education.