AMIA Calls for New Focus on DEI Research

In comments submitted to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), AMIA called for the creation of new funding opportunities for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) research, as well as prioritizing DEI research proposals, researchers, training, and experience. AMIA further urged NIH to incentivize partnerships between large research institutions and those with a historical commitment to educating students from underrepresented groups.