Social Determinants of Health (4) December 17th
2025-12-17 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
Course Objectives

Define social determinants of health and health inequities

Understand how social conditions influence health

Describe elements of the Social Ecological Model and Life Course Model

Explain the relationship between SDOH, racism and racial health inequities

Pronoun Competency Training - December 17th
2025-12-17 15:00 - 16:30
ObjectiveBuilding Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine

Using individuals’ pronouns is fundamental to respectful, inclusive, and affirming interactions across UW Medicine, with our colleagues, students, and patients. Many of our community members make mistakes at times, are corrected, and genuinely apologize. However, to truly improve, we need structured and supportive opportunities to practice. These opportunities are not typically available in our day-to-day interactions.

This monthly training series provides ongoing opportunities to practice and receive feedback from experts and supportive colleagues to improve pronoun competency. Remember, practice makes perfect and you may attend these sessions as often as you would like. Registration for each group is capped at 20 to allow for individualized practice and feedback. The goal is to foster inclusion and belonging for every member of our UW Medicine community, with emphasis on supporting those who do not use he/his or she/her pronouns.

OHCE Deeper Dive Discussions: Bias & Microaggressions - December 22nd
2025-12-22 09:00 - 10:00
The Office of Healthcare Equity is pleased to share our newest training and education opportunity. You are invited to sign up for our Deeper Dive Discussions.

We are looking for UW Medicine community members to help us pilot and provide feedback on these discussions, as we prepare to go live with this program early next year.

Sessions are one hour long, led by a pair of trained facilitators, with a maximum of 20 participants. To prepare for this discussion, all participants are asked to review a 30-minute e-learning didactic presentation of the foundational training topic in focus. The eLearning module link will be included in the registration confirmation.

Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality (1) December 22nd
2025-12-22 15:00 - 16:30
Course Objectives

Deepen awareness of the current state of racism and oppression in our society and at UW Medicine.

Understand and describe your own and others social identities, intersectionalities, and privileges.

Call to Action: Integrating these understandings into your personal and professional life.

Upcoming Mammogram Event Series
2026-01-10 07:30 - 16:00 | Washington
Join Providence Swedish and Seattle & King County Public Health for their upcoming Mammogram Event Series this winter! You can find dates, times, and locations for each of them below.

Gynecologic Cancers Patient and Caregiver Education Program
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Washington
This is a free virtual event hosted by Fred Hutch Cancer Center in partnership with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) and Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA). This event is for patients with ovarian cancer and their caregivers. Attendees will hear medical experts discuss information about diagnosis, genetics, managing side effects, new surgical techniques and therapeutic options and talks from NOCC and OCRA.

Format: Virtual

RSVP to secure your spot below. Registration closes on Jan 9, 2026 at 2 pm PT.

If you have any questions about the event, please write to outreach@fredhutch.org.

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
2026-01-12 08:30 - 13:00 | Washington
Join Molly Barnes, YMHFA instructor & NOHN Behavioral Health Case Manager, for a Youth Mental Health First Aid virtual training.

Mental Health First Aid is a nationally known program that has trained millions of people across the country. One by one, Mental Health First Aiders are making a difference. Learn more about Mental Health First Aid here.

To enroll, please email Molly directly at: mbarnes@nohn-pa.org

This event is promoted as a community resource and is not sponsored by UW Medicine or the Office of Healthcare Equity. Per University policy, this promotion is conditioned on the understanding that the opportunity is open to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Awards
2026-01-15 11:30 - 13:30 | Magnuson Health Sciences Building, Hogness Auditorium, 4th Floor, 1959 NE Pacific Street, Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
In honor of the remarkable legacy and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the 2025-2026 UW Medicine & Health Sciences MLK Committee invites you to recognize the exemplary honorees for our Community Service and Distinguished Service Awards. These honorees represent a strong commitment to community service, social justice, and uplifting the well-being of others. This recognition celebrates those who carry forward Dr. King’s vision of equity, compassion, and collective progress. Together, we honor those who continue the work — not just in words, but in action with this year’s theme, Mission Possible: Building Community- Together We Rise. Learn about The King Center and their commitment to building Beloved Community through creating space for people everywhere to engage, learn, and unite.

This annual ceremony honors students, faculty, staff and researchers who advance Dr. King’s legacy through service and meaningful contributions to our communities. There will be music, spoken word, and the presentation of our awards followed by a reception to build community.

MLK March - Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition
2026-01-19 11:00 - 13:30 | Garfield High School, 400 23rd Ave., Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
Join the MLK March hosted by the Seattle Martin Luther King Jr. Organizing Coalition this Martin Luther King Jr. Day and build towards Dr. King’s vision of Beloved Community through coordinated and collective action. Garfield High School will be open for workshops from 9:30 – 10:50 and the program in the Gym.

Indoor Rally: 11a

March: 12:30p

“Every year, we do what we can to tell our civic leaders that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream is alive and well. Join us for this outdoor, masked, and social-distanced event. #mlkseattle”

The Seattle MLK Jr. Organizing Coalition is an all-volunteer organization composed of grassroots, labor, business, people of color, and progressive community organizations and volunteers from throughout the Puget Sound region. Annually, these groups come together and organize our community’s largest tribute to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – the only geographic jurisdiction named in Dr. King’s honor.

Learn more about the Seattle MLK Organizing Coalition here.

This event is promoted as a community resource and is not sponsored by UW Medicine or the Office of Healthcare Equity. Per University policy, this promotion is conditioned on the understanding that the opportunity is open to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex.

Community Air Quality Workshop
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Washington
Hosted by El Centro de la Raza

El Centro de la Raza is excited to host their first community air quality workshop! Join in community for a free night of learning and conversation. Learn, connect, and shape solutions for cleaner air in our neighborhoods. You will hear from a UW professor, discuss and reflect as a community, and plan future workshops together. Attendees have the chance at various door prizes like transit passes, air purifiers, and even bicycles! 🚲

This event is promoted as a community resource and is not sponsored by UW Medicine or the Office of Healthcare Equity. Per University policy, this promotion is conditioned on the understanding that the opportunity is open to all individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, or sex.

📍Address: Centilia Cultural Center – 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle

Doctor for a Day: Neuroscience Day
2026-01-31 09:00 - 14:00 | Showalter Middle School (Gear-UP), 4628 S 144th St, Tukwila, Washington, 98168, United States
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 medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on Neurology, Neurosurgery, Pathology, and more, come talk with current medical students, residents, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided!

More information to come.

Unfortunately, registration for this particular DFAD event is closed to the public. Please keep an eye out for future events in our calendar!

Doctor for a Day is dedicated to increasing the numbers of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the healthcare field. DFAD focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. Reach out for more information, and follow us to learn more about future Doctor for a Day events on Instagram at @UW_DFAD.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

Bias & Microaggressions (5) February 3rd
2026-02-03 14:00 - 15:30
Course Objectives

Define key terms related to bias and microaggressions.​

Explain how microaggressions are harmful and associated with bias.​

Describe four psychological processes that fuel biased actions.​

Describe helpful ways to respond to microaggressions based on my typical role in these incidents (as a leader, bystander, target, or offender).

Pronoun Competency Training - February 5th
2026-02-05 15:00 - 16:00

United for Wellness - A Brunch to Bridge the Gap
2026-02-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Archer Hotel, 7200 164th Avenue NE, Redmond, Washington, 98052
Join African Americans Reach & Teach Health Ministry at their ‘United for Wellness’ brunch.

Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality (1) February 12th
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:30

Social Determinants of Health (4) February 13th
2026-02-13 12:30 - 14:00

Bystander Intervention (6) February 17th
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:30
Course Objectives

Describe why it is important to intervene when you observe an incident of identity-based harm.

Identify the obstacles that may get in the way of intervening effectively.

Learn and practice the five D’s of bystander intervention.*This course is available to community members who have completed our Foundational Training sequence.

Gender and Sexual Diversity (3) February 19th
2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:30
Course Objectives

Appreciate the range of gender diversity and variations in sexual identity.

Recognize the importance of having both competence from the standpoint of medical knowledge as well as having a culturally informed approach with patients and/or colleagues with life experience and identities that differ from your own.

Apply trauma-informed principles when providing medical care for patients and be aware that some have experienced trauma in healthcare settings.

Doctor for a Day: Heart & Lungs - 11th Year at Africatown
2026-02-21 09:00 - 14:00 | Washington
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 medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiology, and Pathology, come talk with current medical students, residents, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions. Free swag and food provided!

More information to come.

RSVP Required: Please check back soon for the RSVP link!

Doctor for a Day is dedicated to increasing the numbers of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the healthcare field. DFAD focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. Reach out for more information, and follow us to learn more about future Doctor for a Day events on Instagram at @UW_DFAD.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

History of Race and Racism in Science & Medicine (2) February 24th
2026-02-24 13:00 - 14:30
Course Objectives

Understand the way medicine/science has been used to create and further racism

Understand the history of the creation of racial categories and hierarchy, particularly by physicians, and how that framework is still used in modern medicine

Recognize race as a social and political construct

Explain how and why race is not biological or genetic

Equity Impact Review Tool Workshop - March 9th
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:30
Course Objectives

Understand when and why to use the Equity Impact Review Tool.

Identify decisions that are in front of you that require an equity context.

Describe the six steps of an equity impact review.

Practice the six steps of the Equity Impact Review Tool on live UW Medicine decisions.

Doctor for a Day: Sound Careers in Healthcare 2026
2026-03-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmunson Pavilion , 3870 Montlake Blvd NE, Seattle, Washington, 98105, United States
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 medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on sound careers in healthcare and more, come talk with current medical students, residents, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions. Free swag and food provided!

More information to come.

Doctor for a Day is dedicated to increasing the numbers of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the healthcare field. DFAD focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. Reach out for more information, and follow us to learn more about future Doctor for a Day events on Instagram at @UW_DFAD.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

Reducing Weight Stigma & Bias in Healthcare-March 17th
2026-03-17 14:30 - 16:00
Building Inclusive and Affirming Interactions at UW Medicine

Reducing Weight Stigma and Bias in Healthcare – As part of UW Medicine’s ongoing efforts to reduce bias in healthcare, this new course explores bias related to body weight. Framed around patient stories, this course aims to increase empathy related to weight stigma by offering a better understand of the history of society’s relationship with weight, as well as explore contemporary research that challenges stereotypes in society about health and one’s body size. This course also focuses on skills we can use in healthcare to decrease bias and improve interactions with people related to their body. Objectives:1. Increase empathy through adult patient stories related to weight stigma. 2. Understand the history of society’s relationship with weight. 3. Increase knowledge of recent research on weight’s impact on health, weight loss interventions, and the success at maintaining weight loss. 4. Learn skills to decrease bias and improve interactions with people related to their body.

All are welcome to this training.

Doctor for a Day: Pre-Health (MAPS) Conference 2026
2026-04-11 09:00 - 14:00 | UW HUB (Husky Union Building), Room 240, 4001 E Stevens Way, NE, Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
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 medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on the Minority Association of Pre-Med Students (MAPS), DFAD medical students, residents, and attendings will bring their expertise about their unique professions and backgrounds. Learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided!

More information to come.

Doctor for a Day is dedicated to increasing the numbers of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the healthcare field. DFAD focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. Reach out for more information, and follow us to learn more about future Doctor for a Day events on Instagram at @UW_DFAD.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

Doctor for a Day: Reproductive Health w/ College Success Foundation
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Health Sciences Education Building, 1607 NE Pacific St, Room 145, Seattle, Washington, 98195
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 medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on OB/GYN, Breast Cancer, Genetics, and adolescent medicine, come talk with current medical students, residents, and attendings to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided!

More information to come.

Unfortunately, registration for this particular DFAD event is closed to the public. Please keep an eye out for future events in our calendar!

Doctor for a Day is dedicated to increasing the numbers of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the healthcare field. DFAD focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. Reach out for more information, and follow us to learn more about future Doctor for a Day events on Instagram at @UW_DFAD.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

Doctor for Day: Form and Function
2026-05-16 09:00 - 14:00 | Highline School District
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 on learning about medicine and healthcare professions. With a focus on Orthopedics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Family medicine, and more, come talk with current medical students, residents, and attending physicians to learn more about a future career in medicine. Bring all of your questions! Free swag and food provided!

More information to come, and the location will be updated soon.

Doctor for a Day is dedicated to increasing the numbers of people from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups in the healthcare field. DFAD focuses on students from 7th grade all the way up to college level students. Reach out for more information, and follow us to learn more about future Doctor for a Day events on Instagram at @UW_DFAD.

If you have any questions please email dferede@uw.edu or rsanche3@uw.edu.

Equity Impact Review Tool Workshop - June 8th
2026-06-08 13:00 - 14:30

Equity Impact Review Tool Workshop - December 14th
2026-12-14 13:00 - 14:30
