“Our differences are what make the Research Institute a highly successful interactive research community. We strive to provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Having strategic DEI priorities and dedicated leaders who are working to ensure we follow through with them, is our commitment to choose achievable and aspirational goals. To achieve equity, complacency is not an option. ”![]()
- Susan L. Furth, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer
Want to get involved? Have questions? Contact RIDiversity@CHOP.edu to learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts at the Research Institute.

Engagement Across CHOP and the Research Institute
Many groups are actively engaged in the diversity, equity, and inclusion space across CHOP and the Research Institute:
- Diversity and Executive Advisory Council
- Diversity & Inclusion Council for Equity
- Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
- Department of Pediatrics Diversity and Equity Workgroup
- Department of Pediatrics Diversity, Equity & Anti-racism Curriculum Committee
- Department of Pediatrics Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
CHOP's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion empowers and supports our diverse workforce, patient population and community to advance Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's mission of excellent patient care, innovative research, and quality professional education. Meet our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs at CHOP Team.
Diversity Symposium Lecture Series
Stay up to date with a diversity, equity, and inclusion news and events, including the Diversity Symposium Lecture Series, within in the research community.