Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA)

The Equity, Diversity and Accessibility Office, is committed to supporting clinicians and health education professionals in their multiple education roles and activities - including education, teaching, academic leadership, mentorship, scholarship, professional development, administrative and advocacy.

Vision, Mission and Values

Vision - For an engaged and empowered faculty who have equity of opportunity to achieve their full potential as clinicians, researchers, educators, and leaders. 
Mission - To enhance teaching, learning and leadership in the academic health sciences system through faculty development.
Values - Respect, Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusion, Innovation, Excellence, Equity

Our Team

Dr. Indra Narang (Pronouns: She/Her)
Associate Chair, Faculty Development and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Evelyne Kiiza (Pronouns: She/Her)
Program Coordinator, Faculty Development and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Anna Hossain (Pronouns: She/Her)
Program Lead, Faculty Development and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EDIA Training and Education

Mitigating Implicit Bias & Unlocking the Power of Allyship in Clinical Care
This training equips participants with the tools to recognize and address implicit bias while fostering allyship in clinical care. Through self-reflection and case-based discussions, participants explore intersectionality, oppression, and anti-ableism, gaining strategies to mitigate bias in decision-making. They also learn about equity, privilege, and authentic allyship, developing practical skills to support marginalized communities and create inclusive clinical environments.

Confronting Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, and Resistance
This interactive training sessions allows participants to apply case-based scenarios and begin to explore race and racialization through a historical context and how it manifests in healthcare design and delivery. Using an anti-racist and intersectional lens, participants engage to unpack racism and oppression and learn strategies to address these in day-to-day clinical practice.

To request a training, please complete the form below
Workshop Request Form 2025

EDIA Resources for Faculty

Ableism in Paediatric Care: Promoting Health Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Ableism

While many of our educational resources are multi-purpose, this toolkit is specifically designed for physicians, faculty, trainees, and allied health care professionals. It explores how ableism can manifest in pediatric care—often unintentionally—and underscores the importance of shifting from a medical to a social model of disability. It provides practical strategies to recognize bias, challenge assumptions, and deliver inclusive, strengths-based care for all patients, regardless of ability.
View the Ableism in Paediatric Care Toolkit

EDIA Action Group

This program cultivates local EDIA leadership by equipping engaged individuals with the knowledge and skills to foster an inclusive culture. As an EDIA Action Group, they drive initiatives by identifying barriers, developing strategies, implementing policies, and promoting a more equitable and inclusive environment.

View the Terms of Reference Document

EDIA Standard Inclusive Recruitment Guide (SIR)

The Standardized Inclusive Recruitment Guide (SIR) supports teams throughout the hiring process, ensuring fair and equitable recruitment. Rooted in inclusion, it encourages recognizing diverse talent, experiences, and pathways while addressing biases that may impact hiring decisions. Aligning with the organization’s Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (EDIA) Strategy, the guide promotes employment equity, fostering a diverse workforce that drives innovation and excellence. It also reinforces the commitment to fair hiring, training, and promotion practices while proactively addressing barriers to employment. This evolving resource includes curated materials from hospitals and academic institutions to support inclusive recruitment efforts.

View the Standard of Inclusive Recruitment Guide