Our Vision

IFDHE envisions a society of equitable and just communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health.

Our Mission

IFDHE advances health equity, diversity, and inclusion by supporting hospitals, health care organizations, and the patients and communities they serve as a trusted partner by disseminating evidence-informed practices, resources and innovations that lead to sustainable transformation in health care.

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New Resources

Earn Your Certificate in Diversity Management (CDM)

Build a robust diversity strategy within your organization and strengthen your skills by experiencing our Certificate in Diversity Management (CDM) fellowship program. Deadline for applications is Dec. 14. Click here and learn more!

Internship Opportunities

It's not too early to consider our 2022 Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) opportunity. Graduate students from diverse backgrounds can earn 10-week paid summer internships at major hospitals and health systems. The application period is now open for prospective participants to get a head start on building strong career connections!

Community Partnerships Toolkit

Our latest health equity resource toolkit offers guidance to hospitals and health systems on how to build effective hospital-community partnerships - meeting health care organizations where they are on their health equity journey.

Perspective: Time is now for Diversity and Health Equity

To achieve our vision of a society of healthy communities where all individuals reach their highest potential for health, we must confront and eradicate structural racism, which is clearly a serious public health threat.

Inclusion and Diversity

Learn to become an inclusion leader with our Certificate in Diversity Management program

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Health Equity

Learn about efforts IFDHE is taking towards health equity

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Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Dashboard

Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Measures for Hospitals and Health System 

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Success Stories

Hospitals launch creative efforts to expand high quality health care to more people in underserved communities.

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