Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation PM&R Residency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement:

In conjunction with the Mary Free Bed (MFB) Rehabilitation Hospital diversity statement, the members of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) Residency program have written and maintain this initiative to foster diversity within the residency.

We recognize the current nationwide disparities, inequities, the long history of racism and other systemic injustices both broadly and within the fields of science and medicine. Therefore, we strive to understand and advocate for thoughtful approaches to improve these challenges.

We steadfastly put forward a sincere effort towards diversity, inclusion and celebration of differences. We are committed to working towards recognizing our own biases so that we may adjust our behaviors appropriately. We aim to foster an inclusive environment that respects and uplifts others and creates a safe space for open communication in which every individual is well respected, embraced and celebrated.

Commitment to diversity allows us to champion an environment that aims for cultural competency. This makes us better physicians, co-workers, friends, and community members.  We celebrate our differences in background, culture, identity, and ideology and recognize the histories and policies that have shaped our unique life experiences. We aim to instill a devotion in our current residents towards lifelong exploration of diversity, equity and inclusion.

For more information on Mary Free Bed’s commitment to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment click here.

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Asian Center of Southwest Michigan
BIPOC Business Guide to West Michigan
BL2END (young professionals of color)
City of Grand Rapids Office of Equity and Engagement
Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Grand Rapids Islamic Center
Grand Rapids Pride Center
Grand Rapids Young Professionals
Hispanic Center of West Michigan
Jewish Federation of Grand Rapids
Lakeshore Ethnic Diversity Alliance
Latina Network of West Michigan
Latino Americans United for Progress
League of Women Voters – Grand Rapids
NAACP – Grand Rapids Chapter
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potowatomi
OutPro (LGBTQIA+ professionals)
Philippine-American Association of Southwest Michigan
Swedish American Heritage Society of West Michigan
Truism Center (youth support for LGBTQIA+ community)
Urban Core Collective
Urban League of West Michigan
West Michigan Asian American Association
West Michigan Black Expo
West Michigan Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Western Michigan Bengali Association
Women’s Resource Center