Welcome to the UW Medicine
Office of Healthcare Equity

At 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.

We are committed to transforming the way care is provided to eliminate inequities. Healthcare equity is not owned by one department or leader – everyone shares responsibility. We can all take action in our own spheres of influence and in the work we control.

  • Third Annual Bias Reporting Tool Report

    Since launching in 2021, UW Medicine’s Bias Reporting Tool has logged over 1,500 incidents. The latest report highlights 460 cases from June 2023 to May 2024, with rising verbal bias […]

  • Doctor for a Day Oncology Workshop. Saturday, October 26, 2024 from 9 am to 1:30 pm. at University of Washington Health Sciences Education Building Room 101

    Doctor for a Day Oncology Workshop

    Doctor for a day from the University of Washington School of Medicine is excited to host this free in-person event with hands-on activities focusing around learning about oncology and healthcare […]

  • Photo of Dr. Janis Abkowitz

    CMFA Minority Faculty Mentoring Award goes to Dr. Janis Abkowitz

    Dr. Janis L. Abkowitz is a recognized leader in hematology, with contributions that extend far beyond her clinical and research achievements. This year, she was honored with the University of […]

  • UW Medical Students Pioneer New Pathway For Black Health Justice

    The University of Washington School of Medicine’s Black Health Justice Pathway, launched in 2019 by Black medical students, addresses systemic racism and health disparities in Black communities. The program offers […]

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“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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