Diversity

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We are committed to increasing the recruitment, retention and advancement of faculty, fellows and residents from groups under-represented in medicine as well as to promote an inclusive environment across the department and the divisions.

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UWGI DOM Diversity Council Members

At-Large Members

Rotonya Carr, MD

Rotonya Carr, MD, FACP

Associate Professor of Medicine

Lisa Perdue

Lisa Perdue

Program Operations Specialist

UWGI DOM Gender Equity Council Members

Ex-Officio Member

Cynthia Ko

 Cynthia Ko, MD, MS

Professor of Medicine

 Standing Members

Lisa Perdue

Lisa Perdue

Program Operations Specialist

Maggie Walker

Maggie Walker, DMSc, PA-C

Physician Assistant

What is the Diversity Council?

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Diversity Council

The Department of Medicine Diversity Council was formed in 2014 to report and provide guidance on how to increase and sustain diversity in our faculty, training programs, and staff. The members of the Diversity Council represent a wide range of specialties.

ANTI-RACISM

Our department condemns racism in any of its forms.

Racism runs contrary to the values and principles of health equity, diversity, and inclusion, especially for members of the African American and Black communities.

We acknowledge and own our actions that have contributed to the systemic oppression of marginalized groups. This includes members of our staff, residents, students, and colleagues.

We are committed to training the next generation of physicians who will go on to eliminate inequities in care, research, and education, and supporting all of our staff and faculty of color in the Department of Medicine.

Our leadership and staff aim to improve the health of all.

Our anti-racist work continues and we will no longer be silent.

UW Diversity RESOURCES

UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE)

UW Medicine, we believe that healthcare is a fundamental human right and everyone should have the same access and opportunities for the best possible outcomes.

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Diversity and Inclusion Seed Grants

These small grants support projects for institutional transformation across the University of Washington’s tri-campus community.

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Explore Diversity at  UW

At the University of Washington, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.

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UW Diversity Blueprint, 2022-2026

Diversity Blueprint was developed to challenge the University to live up to its mission of valuing diverse perspectives, creating a welcoming learning environment for all students, and promoting broad access and equal opportunity.

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UW Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (UW-NURF)

We aim to promote diversity in medicine through community involvement, education, advocacy, policy, mentorship, professional networking, and the recruitment and retention of those who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM).

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LGBTQ+ Resources

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation has awarded its LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation to UW Medicine's four hospitals.

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Bias Reporting Tool

Report an incident. This Reporting Tool is for Non-Emergency Incidents only.

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Lactation Stations

Employees are entitled to a place to pump at work, other than a bathroom, that is shielded from view and free from intrusion from coworkers and the public. Find a location.

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Accessible Technology Services

UW-IT’s Accessible Technology Services (ATS) provides services designed to increase the accessibility of IT developed, procured and used at the University of Washington

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