“…The checklist is organized into Goals, Organizational Change, Advocacy, Diversity Literacy, and Sustainability which, when combined, offer a starting point for implementing and evaluating the efficacy of systemic changes to promote diversity and inclusiveness. 4 Combatting racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination requires not only dedicated mentorship but also systemic changes in order to recruit, train, promote, and retain a surgical workforce that is representative of the patient population that we serve. An unwavering commitment to inclusion and diversity is not only the right thing to do but the smart thing to do.…”