Grief and Care Under Capitalism
2025-04-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-04-23 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-05-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
This support group is for people needing a space to talk with others about the fact that we are grieving in this capitalist society. Folks who feel exploited and exhausted by capitalism. This is a facilitated drop-in group space with conversation directed by participants. It’s okay to join once or several times, with no need to commit to multiple sessions.

Right Place Right Time
2025-04-12 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-19 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-26 11:00 - 15:00, 2025-05-03 11:00 - 15:00 | LEMS Bookstore, 5023 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, Washington, 98118, United States
Right Place, Right Time In Person Workshops“Self-Love Connection”

Saturdays from 11am – 3pm

LEMS Bookstore5023 Rainier Ave SSeattle, WA 98118

Places and services that help reduce stress, boost relaxation, joy, connection and overall well-being.

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*History of Race and Racism in Medicine & Science (2) - Apr 15th
2025-04-15 09:30 - 11:00
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* This is a CME eligible course for physicians

* Gender and Sexual Diversity (3)- Apr 18th
2025-04-18 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.* This is a CME eligible course for physicians

*Bias & Microaggressions (5) - Apr 25th
2025-04-25 12:00 - 13:30
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).* this course is CME eligible for physicians

22nd Annual White Center Khmer New Year Street Festival
2025-04-26 10:30 - 17:00 | White Center SW 98th St (Between 15th & 16th Ave SW), SW 98th St, White Center, Washington, 98106, United States
White Center is home to one of Washington State’s largest Cambodian communities—each year, they celebrate Cambodian New Year at the end of the harvest season. This street festival includes a monk’s blessing and food offering, live Khmer music, a fashion show, and a variety of performances. Stick around for an open dance floor, traditional games, and delicious food vendors.

Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality (1) - Apr 29th
2025-04-29 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.

* Social Determinants of Health (4) - Apr 30th
2025-04-30 14:30 - 16:00
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* This is a CME eligible course for physicians

Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Flag Raising
2025-05-01 12:00 - 12:30 | Multiple Venues
Join UW Medicine in celebrating Asian, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Kick off the month by attending a flag raising at UW Medicine hospital campuses: UW Medical Center — Montlake, UW Medical Center — Northwest, Harborview Medical Center and Valley Medical Center.

* Gender and Sexual Diversity (3)- May 1st
2025-05-01 13:30 - 15:00
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.*This is a CME eligible course for physicians.

Central District Art Walk
2025-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | 23rd Avenue and East Union Street, 23rd Avenue and East Union Street, Seatt
FIRST FRIDAYS. A Monthly Art, Music, and Culture experience in the heart of the Central District:

Join us every First Friday of the month, year round, Starting at Midtown Square Plaza from 6-9pm for this free, self-guided, all-ages event featuring local art at multiple locations in the Central District. Everyone is welcome, so come out and have some fun in your neighborhood and celebrate art!

Still on Earth : Care and Support Group for Survivors
2025-05-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Join us for a grief group for people who have lost someone(s) they love. This group is open to people experiencing grief from a recent death. 1st FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH on Zoom1-2:30pm

Seasonal Art & Death Workshop - Spring
2025-05-03 12:00 - 16:00 | A Sacred Passing: Death Midwifery and Education, 7832 S 113th St, Seattle, Washington, 98178, United States
Seasonal Art & Death Workshops

Come join us at A Sacred Passing: Death Midwifery and Education for our Seasonal Art & Death Workshops ! This in-person gathering will offer time to play with creative expression and contemplation on death, cycles and self. Connect with like-minded individuals as we explore various art forms. We hope you can join us for this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and explore a creative side.

A Sacred Passing: Death Midwifery and Education7832 South 113th Street Seattle, WA 98178

Thoracic Surgery Education and Careers for High Schoolers
2025-05-03 13:00 - 15:30 | Seattle Convention Center, 900 Pine St, Seattle, Washington, 98101, United States
Ever wonder what your heart and lungs look like?

Thought about what it takes to become a surgeon?

Do you enjoy science and working with your hands?

Then Cardiothoracic Surgery wants YOU!Come learn from world experts in the field to introduce interested students to our work in an exciting and interactive session including hearing from medical students, residents, and faculty, as well as hands-on experience with some of our tools of the trade.

What:AATS Mentorship and Diversity Committee “TEACH” (Thoracic surgery Education And Careers for High schoolers) program

Where:AATS 105th Annual Meeting in Seattle WA at the Seattle Convention Center | Summit

When:Saturday , May 3, 2025, from 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Seats are limited! If you are a high school student age16 and over who is interested in attending, please signup using the link below by April 1, 2025.

This is an event in partnership between the Doctor for a Day team and the AATS Mentorship and Diversity Committee “TEACH” (Thoracic surgery Education And Careers for High schoolers) program.

* History of Race and Racism in Medicine & Science (2) - May 6th
2025-05-06 09:30 - 11:00
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*This is a CME eligible course for physicians.

Spirit of Africa
2025-05-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
Spirit of Africa is May 10, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come.

Advocacy, Allyship, & Action: Building a Future for Women in Medicine & Science
2025-05-13 09:00 - 15:30 | UW Center for Urban Horticulture Center, 3501 NE 41st Street, Seattle, Washington, 98195, United States
Keynote Speaker: Tricia Serio, PhD

Provost & Executive Vice President for Academic AffairsProfessor of Biochemistry, University of Washington

The UW Women in Medicine & Sciences (WIMS) Committee is excited to announce Dr. Tricia Serio as our keynote speaker for Women Faculty Day 2025. Dr. Serio joined the University of Washington as provost in 2023. She also holds a faculty appointment in the UW School of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry. As the UW’s academic and budget officer, Dr. Serio focuses her leadership on core areas to advance our academic mission.Our 2025 theme is “Advocacy, Allyship, & Action: Building a Future for Women in Medicine & Science”. A planned agenda for Women Faculty Day can be found below and features talks from UW SoM faculty members as well as interactive community networking opportunities. Register now to join us!

Women Faculty Day focuses on the experiences of and building community between women faculty in academic medicine, though UW Medicine community members of all genders are welcome to join. Our annual Women Faculty Day is a time to celebrate the accomplishments of our School of Medicine faculty who identify as women as well as come together with colleagues of any gender to promote equity and inclusion in our work environments. For questions about this event, please contact OFA Program Manager, Kat McGhee Drummond.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s celebration!

Bystander Intervention (6) - May 13th
2025-05-13 11:30 - 13:00
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.

A Glimpse of China - Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival
2025-05-17 11:00 - 17:00 | Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
A Glimpse of China – Seattle Chinese Culture & Arts Festival is May 17: 11am-5pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.

*Identity, Privilege, and Intersectionality (1) - May 19th
2025-05-19 14:00 - 15:30
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.* CME eligible course for providers

* Social Determinants of Health (4) - May 21st
2025-05-21 09:30 - 11:00
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* CME eligible course for providers

Bias & Microaggressions (5) - May 28th
2025-05-28 14:30 - 16:00
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).

Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
2025-05-31 11:00 - 2025-06-01 19:00 | Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, Washington, 98109, United States
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival is May 31 – June 1, 2025 at the Armory Food & Event Hall. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public. More information to come.

*History of Race and Racism in Medicine & Science (2) June 4th
2025-06-04 02:30 - 15:00
