Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Strategic Priority for the American Pediatric Surgical Association

The American Pediatric Surgical Association (APSA) is a professional organization composed of over 1500 members dedicated to providing high-quality surgical care to infants and children. The organization was founded in 1969 with the mission to "ensure optimal pediatric surgical care of patients and their families, to promote excellence in the field, and to foster a vibrant and viable community of pediatric surgeons." In collaboration with other national and international organizations, APSA creates educational guidelines and standard of care policies for the surgical care of pediatric patients that influence public policy and set best practices.