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.
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Adolescent Medical Mistrust: A Collaboration between UW Medicine and High School Student Sienna Mayo
Written by Jonathan Kanter, Director of EDI Training and Education Medical mistrust can take different forms. A young Black patient may be worried that her concerns are not being fully […]
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Unlocking Potential: UW LEND’s Commitment to Inclusive Leadership and Advocacy
The University of Washington’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (UW LEND) program trains future leaders to advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Focused on person- and family-centered care, […]
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2024 Fred Hutch Cancer Center DEI Annual Progress Report
Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s 4th Annual Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Progress Report spotlights their ongoing work across four key areas: Health Equity, Employee Engagement and Workforce Data, Pathways to Science, […]
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Bringing Racial Bias Into Focus in Ophthalmology Case Studies
Students at the UW School of Medicine, with guidance from Edwin Lindo, JD, associate dean for Social and Health Justice in the Office of Healthcare Equity, raised concerns about the […]
Opportunities
- AAMC Center for Health Justice Funding Opportunities
- Job Opportunity: Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (ADDEIB)
- Planning Grants for Continuity of Care After Incarceration
- Free AMA Category 1 CME: Caring for American Indian and Alaska Native Children and Adolescents
- UW Medicine Affinity Groups
- White Anti-Racism Group (WAG)
“Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in healthcare is the most shocking and inhumane.”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
