Mission
The University of Washington Department of Medicine’s diversity mission is committed to addressing health inequities to deliver exceptional care and outcomes for every patient and community we serve. Achieving this requires a workforce that reflects the diversity of the patients and families in our care, including faculty, staff, and trainees from groups historically underrepresented in medicine. The department strives to foster learning, research, and clinical environments that are inclusive and equitable.
To align with these goals, the Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition offers:
- Diverse training environments across three different medical centers serving the Puget Sound and WWAMI region.
- Training opportunities for clinical trainees and postdoctoral fellows from all backgrounds.
- Clinical training opportunities focused on different populations including diabetes in the Spanish-speaking community, transgender care, and endocrine management of the aging population.
- Focus on improving patient care access and the patient care experience including improving access to Diabetes and Endocrine specialty care in the south end of Seattle and King County, which lacks sufficient endocrine providers.
- Expanding telehealth services to improve access to care.
Diversity, EQUITY and Inclusion committee members
Resources
The University of Washington offers a variety of resources to further the diversity mission:
UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity
The mission of the UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity is to transform the way care is provided to eliminate inequities. This mission is based in the belief that healthcare is a fundamental human right and everyone should have the same access and opportunities for the best possible outcomes.
University of Washington Network of Underrepresented Residents and Fellows (UW-NURF)
UW-NURF is a diverse body of residents, fellows, faculty and staff, representing all specialties. UW-NURF is co-sponsored by the UW Graduate Medical Education Office and the Office of Healthcare Equity and aims 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.
Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence
As a unit of the University of Washington Graduate School, the Office of Graduate Student Equity & Excellence (GSEE) is committed to enhancing equity and social progression to promote the success of all graduate students.
For more than 50 years, GSEE has worked with graduate students, staff, faculty, and campus leadership to develop initiatives that strengthen graduate diversity, enhance academic opportunities, and encourage and support research exploring cultural diversity. GSEE aims to cultivate a culturally and ethnically diverse academic and social environment in which all graduate students can learn and thrive while attending the University of Washington.
Department of Medicine DEIB Community
Formed in 2014, the goal of the Department of Medicine DEIB Community is to report and provide guidance on the Department of Medicine’s effort towards addressing health inequities to deliver exceptional care and outcomes for every patient and community we serve. Achieving this requires a workforce that reflects the diversity of the patients and families in our care, including faculty, staff, and trainees from groups historically underrepresented in medicine. We strive to foster learning, research, and clinical environments that are inclusive and equitable.
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The University of Washington is part of Research exchange, an alliance of the nation’s most prominent universities with the goal of improving the advancement opportunities of diverse PhD students and postdoctoral fellows, by facilitating joint mentorship, scientific collaboration, career development and guidance.
University of Washington Affinity Groups
Affinity groups are supported by the University of Washington to advance recruitment, retention, and belonging. Participation is open to all employees. If you are interested in building community or fostering connections with other faculty and staff at the University of Washington, we invite you to get involved with one of our faculty and staff affinity groups.