The mission of DCI is to foster a community of individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses, as well as their allies, in order to promote justice, diversity, and inclusion. DCI is focused on five primary goals to enhance advocacy and accessibility:  

1. Community for trainees and faculty with disability and chronic illness  

2. Accessibility of resources and campus  

3. EDI and Representation  

4. Admissions & Curriculum Inclusion  

5. Quality & Inclusive Patient Care