Formerly the Centre for Medical Education's EDI committee, the present committee is working towards delivering the Challenging exclusions action plan, whereby we are building staff awareness of the challenges that students from diverse groups face, breaking down barriers to inclusion and creating an atmosphere which celebrates diversity in Medical education. Within this committee I bring my expertise in promoting widening participation in SMDBS to extend the remit of the committee beyond the immediate scope of the characteristics protected under the umbrella of EDI.