Association Resources

ADLM DEI RESOURCES

The collection of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and health equity materials below includes resources on the history of racism and oppression, primarily in the United States. These materials are meant to provide enrichment and education on anti-racism. The list is not exhaustive and will be updated periodically.

• The Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine (formerly AACC) Health Equity and Access Division: This ADLM division leads the integration, promotion, and advocacy for inclusion and diversity in advancing global science and the practice of laboratory medicine.
• Global Lab Quality Initiative: This program partners with national clinical chemistry societies outside the U.S. to improve the quality of laboratory testing worldwide.
• Videos:
  • Women in Laboratory Medicine: A Panel Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion
  • Becoming an Ally and Advocate: A Panel Discussion for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Laboratory Medicine
• Articles:
  • The Journal of Applied Laboratory Medicine (JALM)
    • Special Issue on Health Disparities
    • The Toll of Preconceived Notions
  • Clinical Chemistry
    • Women in Laboratory Medicine: A Q&A on Diversity and Inclusion
  • Clinical Laboratory News
    • More Scrutiny on the Construct of Race
    • Laboratory Monitoring in Transgender People
    • Bridging the Health Disparities Gap
  • Academy Guidance Documents
    • AACC/NKF Guidance Document on Improving Equity in Chronic Kidney Disease Care