Diversity is all inclusive.
It goes beyond race, ethnicity, age, and gender to include life experiences, beliefs, values, etc. The concept of diversity has added a new dimension to the way we function as an academic medical community. In its broadest sense, it touches every aspect of our research, teaching, and clinical-care enterprise. A diverse research environment broadens the scope of questions asked and deepens the interpretation of findings. Scholarship in research builds on past knowledge, seeks excellence in current undertakings, and requires discovery of new ideas, insights, and perspectives.