The Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (HEDIC) is an intensive academic program of diversity education specifically designed to develop the competencies leaders need to drive diversity as a core component of excellence in health care. The curriculum focuses on applied skills that will assist participants in successfully implementing diversity projects at their home institutions. Upon completion of the program, participants are required to present their project before the cohort and instructors, as well as at their institution. All participants are sponsored by their institutions.
Since the program launched in 2013, over 80 faculty and staff from over 50 AAMC member institutions and allied health associations have developed the competencies needed to drive diversity and inclusion as core components of excellence in health care. Projects to date have spanned a range of topics: institutional strategic planning; cultural competency training; faculty recruitment, retention, and development; medical student admissions and diversity programs; and resident recruitment programs.
Program Information and Application
2022 HEDIC brochure and application form (PDF)
Tuition Rates for 2022
- Early bird: $10,000
- Standard: $10,500
- Group early bird: $9,250
- Group standard: $9,750
Important Dates
Jan. 21, 2022: Early bird application deadline
Feb. 7, 2022: Application deadline
Feb. 11, 2022: Acceptance notifications emailed
Mar. 14, 2022: Program start date
Mar. 14-18, 2022
Module 1 — Diversity as a Driver of Institutional Excellence
AAMC headquarters in Washington, DC
Apr. 2022
Module 2 — Diversity Measurement and Assessment
Virtual
May 9-13, 2022
Module 3 — Change Management Resources
AAMC headquarters in Washington, DC
Jun. 2022
Module 4 — Diversity Project Assignment: Project Management
Virtual
Jul. 2022
Module 5 — Diversity Project Assignment: Implementation Planning
Virtual
Aug. 8-12, 2022
Module 6 — Student Presentations
AAMC headquarters in Washington, DC
AAMC Health and Safety Protocol for All In-Person Meetings
The AAMC is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for all AAMC meeting participants. Beginning Jan. 1, 2022, to minimize risks associated with COVID-19, attendance at AAMC in-person learning offerings will require mask-wearing and proof of vaccination as well as other measures deemed necessary, as informed by guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and federal, state, and local health authorities. Information about the vaccination verification process and other health and safety protocols will be provided on all meeting websites and in event communications.
Video Testimonials
Alumni from AAMC Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program have provided the following video testimonials to describe their experiences in the program.
- Why did you participate in the certificate program?
- What have you gained from your participation?
- What impact did the certificate program have on the creation and execution of your project?
- What would you say to a colleague contemplating participation in this program?
Contact
Questions? Email us at tstcloud@aamc.org.