It's often hard to talk about diversity-related issues, because we know we have a lot of work to do. We all have biases, which are a natural thing, but defensiveness does not allow us to make progress. Research shows that we are all better when our environments and communities are more diverse -- we're better doctors, better people, and better researchers. I'm proud to be an underrepresented minority in a leadership position because I know that impacts people who are applying for residency, fellowship, and faculty positions. This year the hematology division has more female fellows than male fellows, and it's wonderful to see young women achieving so much. The men are outstanding as well; it's just that since I can remember the men have outnumbered the women disproportionately.