Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at USC Radiology

The Department of Radiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC believes that a diverse and inclusive community of students, residents, fellows, staff, and faculty enhances our mission to address our patients’ healthcare through research and discovery, the evaluation and improvement of systems of healthcare, and the education of the best future physicians and scientists. Our goal is to create a department and community that is reflective of the community and the world that we serve, because together we are better equipped to meet healthcare challenges and improve the lives of our patients and community. 

We aim to create an environment that is culturally diverse, inclusive, and welcoming. We recognize diversity in all of its forms relating to and including race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, socioeconomic background, disability, veteran status and marital status, to name a few. Diversity of individual backgrounds and points of view are affirmed and respected. 

Research shows that working and learning in an environment that is diverse in thought and perspective results in improvement in the educational quality and organizational outcomes at all levels and for people of all backgrounds. Therefore, we commit resources to initiatives that will recruit, support, and retain students, trainees, faculty, and staff that encompass the full diversity of our population to reach our vision to educate our students, residents, and fellows on best practices within a complex society, seek innovative solutions in research and clinical care, and provide role models and mentors to future generations.