AAPM&R's Diversity and Inclusion Journey, was hosted by the Academy's Board of Governors Vice President, Deborah Venesy, MD, FAAPMR; the Academy’s Inclusion and Engagement Committee, chaired by D.J. Kennedy, MD, FAAPMR; and the Diversity and Inclusion Committee, chaired by Carla Watson, MD, FAAPMR, which was held on October 1, 2020.

We reflected on our diversity and inclusion journey that is underway, reviewed efforts that led to the creation of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategic Plan, recapped the goals of the plan, unveiled the Academy’s new Principles of Inclusion and Engagement and shared new initiatives on the horizon.

Reaching our diversity and inclusion goals will require the engagement of all sectors and perspectives of the PM&R community – a united effort that reflects the necessity of, and our commitment to, our Diversity and Inclusion Pledge.