The Institute of Medicine of Chicago champions optimal, equitable health for all- advancing health equity by reducing healthcare disparities. As IOMC is deeply committed to equality and inclusion of all members regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or political affiliation. As such, its actions and deliberations must promote a culture of respect, responsibility, fairness and honesty, that maintains an environment and member experience engendering trust, confidence, and performance excellence. To further these ends, we commit to:

·       Exercising the highest professional ethical standards of conduct including honesty at all times.

·       Aim for consensus and compassion in all interactions.

·       Be transparent and honest in conducting business and make commitments and promises in good faith.

·       Conduct professional activities with honesty, integrity, respect, and fairness in a manner that will reflect well upon the profession.

·       Encourage equitable access to leadership, development, and engagement opportunities

·       Promote shared decision making, information and resources where applicable.

·       Enable and encourage all to bring forth ideas regardless of education level or professional experience.

·       Respect diversity and foster inclusion.

·       Learn the norms and customs of others avoid engaging in behavior that may be considered disrespectful or intimidating.

·       Listen to other points of view and seek to understand them.

·       Do not harass anyone.

·       Don’t discriminate- of any kind.

·       Demonstrate zero tolerance for any abuse of power that compromises the public or others served.

·       Strive for personal and professional excellence and encourage professional development of others.

·       Serve with respect, concern, courtesy, and responsiveness in carrying out the organization’s mission.

·       Work to safeguard and foster the rights and interests of the public and others served by the organization.

·       Work to identify, meet the healthcare needs of the public and support access to healthcare to all.

·       Don’t violate the law.

Any IOMC member may submit any concerns, issues, or complaints regarding violations of the IOMC Code of Conduct within 30 days of the alleged violation to the Office of IOMC.

In the event of a potential violation of the Code of Conduct, please submit your information to IOMC at contactus@iomc.org. Please state 'IOMC Alleged Violation' in the Subject line. 

A written acknowledgment will be made regarding the alleged infraction in writing to the member upon receipt of the written alleged grievance. The alleged infraction will be reviewed within 90 days thereof. The decision of the board will be final per the bylaws.

If you have any questions, please contact IOMC at contactus@iomc.org or by telephone at 312.709.2685. 

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