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American Society of Nephrology Raymond C. Harris, MD, FASN President, American Society of Nephrology

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Timeline of Launch for Diversity Initiative Diversity and Recommendations Diversity Summit Inclusion Work to ASN Council Group Launch June October December 2013 2013 2013

Work Group Membership Co-Chairs Jonathan Himmelfarb, MD, FASN Donald E. Wesson, MD, FASN Members ASN Diversity Champion Deidra C. Crews, MD, FASN Eddie L. Greene, MD Crystal A. Gadegbeku, MD Keisha L. Gibson, MD Work Group Intern Kevin O. Griffiths, MD, FASN Mukoso Ozieh, MD German T. Hernandez, MD, FASN Robert S. Hoover, Jr., MD, FASN Staff Liaison Stacey Jolly, MD Katlyn Leight Mitchell R. Lunn, MD Kalani L. Raphael, MD Bessie A. Young, MD, FASN

The First 15 Months: Work Group Accomplishments • Created an ASN mission, vision and values statement on diversity • Increased collection of ASN Member Demographics • Established the ASN-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Award • Recruited a volunteer to represent LGBT community interests on the Diversity and Inclusion Work Group • Exhibited at the Student National Medical Association Annual Meeting • Funded 15 participants to attend the NIDDK Network of Minority Health Investigators Annual Workshop

The 2 nd Year: Work Group Accomplishments • Awarded the first ASN-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Award • Organized the first Diversity and Inclusion Lunch at Kidney Week 2015 • Hosted a reception at the Student National Medical Association Annual Meeting • Sent a representative to The LGBT Health Workforce Conference • Funded 19 participants to attend the 2016 NIDDK Network of Minority Health Investigators Annual Workshop

The 2 nd Year: Work Group Accomplishments • Awarded the first ASN-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Award • Track record of success- Out of the 250 Amos scholars, 23 have focused on kidney health. • Gentzon Hall, MD, PhD, Duke University School of Medicine. • Dr . Hall’s research focuses on novel gene discovery in African Americans with familial focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. • Organized the first Diversity and Inclusion Lunch at Kidney Week 2015 • Over 50 attendees, including early and mid-career nephrologists, and several Kidney STARS and Karen L. Campbell Fellows. • Served as a platform to solicit input and feedback to identify existing gaps in current efforts. • The second annual Diversity and Inclusion Lunch will be held at Kidney Week 2016 and will be expanded to 75 participants.

The 2 nd Year: Work Group Accomplishments • Hosted a reception at the Student National Medical Association Annual Meeting • Dr. Hoover and Dr .Wesson of the Diversity and Inclusion Work Group joined ASN staff at the ASN exhibit booth. • ASN hosted a reception in which students listened to a presentation on careers in nephrology. • 10-15 students signed up for ASN student memberships. • Sent a representative to The LGBT Health Workforce Conference • Dr. Lunn of the Work Group attended the conference to evaluate for a potential ASN exhibit or other involvement. • Preparing the health care workforce to address the health concerns of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. • Designed for health professionals, educators, and students (pre- health professions, professional schools, and graduate).

The 2 nd Year: Work Group Accomplishments • Funded 20 participants to attend the 2016 NIDDK Network of Minority Health Investigators Annual Workshop • 5 additional awards given in 2016 (15 awarded in 2015). • ASN and NMRI established a direct application process for the travel awards. • Partnership helps ASN promote sponsorship (increasing opportunities for young faculty to get in front of senior leaders).

Other Diversity and Inclusion Efforts at ASN • Michelle P. Winn Endowed Lectureship in Glomerular Diseases and Genetics • ASN Panel re-population • Kidney Week Speakers • Travel support and grant funding recipients

What’s next? • Developing Mentorship Curriculum • The curriculum will build on an existing CTSA curriculum to help train mentors and mentees. • The curriculum modification will be overseen by the ASN Education Committee and the final version will be hosted on the ASN website. • Tracking and Reporting Performance • The work group will track and evaluate ASN panel demographics from 2012 to the present, along with Member demographics. • These statistics will be used to gauge the success of diversity and inclusion efforts across all areas of the society. • Establishing a Diversity and Inclusion Committee • The work group will be transitioned to a permanent committee under the new ASN strategic plan. • The committee will include some members of the original work group, but will also recruit new members.

ASN Support for Early Career Professionals Career Development Grants Advancing independent careers of biomedical research investigators William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholars Program Supporting aspiring nephrology educators ASN-Harold Amos Medical Faculty Development Program Award Supporting a kidney scholar and future health care leader from a historically disadvantaged background

ASN Support for Students and Trainees Fellows Ben J. Lipps Research Fellowship Program William E. Mitch International Scholars Program Students, Residents and PhD Candidates Kidney STARS (Students and Residents at Kidney Week) Medical Students and Graduate Students Student Scholar Grants Program Kidney TREKS (Tutored Research and Education for Students) 14

ASN’s Commitment to Career Development for Kidney Professionals • Improve opportunities for sponsorship and mentoring, connecting early and mid-career professionals with influential leaders in the field • Develop, support, and disseminate career development and leadership training resources and best practices among all groups • Create tools for wider exchange among professionals, in areas of targeted interests, to personalize the experience for members Senior Mid Career Early Career Trainees Students

ASN Values Statement on Diversity and Inclusion The values below serve as guiding principles to effect positive change in ASN, the profession of nephrology and the lives of people with kidney disease. • Inclusiveness: Promote and encourage contributions and collaboration among colleagues. • Mentorship: Improve career opportunities for professionals dedicated to curing kidney disease. • Health Equity: Work strategically to eliminate disparities in the diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease. • Patient Advocacy: Advocate for universal access to quality care for all people living with kidney disease. • Engagement: Support civic engagement and community service as part of the professional experience. .