The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) is supporting three members who are seeking appointment to the newly created American Academy of Family Physicians’ (AAFP) Commission on Diversity, Equity. and Inclusiveness in Family Medicine. Those physicians are Christen Johnson, MD; Roma Amin, MD; and Wayne Forde, MD.
This commission will apply diversity, equity, inclusiveness, and antiracism lenses to inform and guide the AAFP’s recommendations, policies, and work addressing disparities in care, health, and the workforce, and the commission will be led by Board Chair Ada Stewart, MD, of Columbia, SC. The commission will kick off on Saturday, June 4, with a meeting in Kansas City, MO.
“Our Academy represents family physicians from all backgrounds and stages in our careers,” said Dr. Stewart. “It is important that our policies and work are reflective of our members and the communities that we proudly serve. I am excited to lead the new Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness in Family Medicine. Our commission will bring together a diverse group of students, physicians, and other key stakeholders to ensure that diversity, equity, and inclusion is the foundation upon which our Academy and its work is built.”
The initial commission will have 10 members and will grow to a total of 22 members by 2024.