Allyship and Inclusion at the Faculty of Medicine
Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto
The guide Allyship and Inclusion at the Faculty of Medicine, produced by the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, summarizes what it means to be an ally, focusing on being self-reflective, standing up for others and how allyship helps to foster more inclusive organizations. It also describes the qualities of an ally and how to be allies to one another. In addition, it defines key allyship terms, including culture, diversity, equity, equity-seeking groups, inclusion, learners and underrepresented minorities.
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