Learn about the Office of Healthcare Equity's vision, strategic blueprint, and the team driving positive change in healthcare education and delivery at UW Medicine.
Access training, assessment tools, and resources designed to build a more equitable healthcare environment. Find practical solutions for implementing equity, diversity, and inclusion in your work.
Explore our specialized centers and research initiatives dedicated to addressing health disparities and advancing equity-focused innovation in healthcare delivery and education.
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Check out local resource fairs across King County offered on an on a ongoing basis throughout 2026. Interested in volunteering at this event? The Office of Healthcare Equity will be present at this event and would be grateful to have University of Washington Medicine and Health Sciences students, faculty, or staff represent their departments or […]
The UW Osher Center for Integrative Health, through the Cha Chi Ming Seminar Series, is pleased to present Caring for Pain, Caring for You: Tools for Healing.Join experts in integrative medicine, neurology, and Chinese medicine for a free three-part webinar series exploring practical, evidence-based approaches to managing chronic pain and improving well-being. Participants will learn […]
The Committee for Faculty Mentorship & Advocacy (CMFA) is excited to invite you to their 2026 Fall Welcome on Tuesday October 27th from 5:30-7:30pm at the UW Waterfront Activities (WAC). This will be a time to gather, provide community updates, share some exciting plans for the upcoming year, and acknowledge the 2026 CMFA Mentor Award […]
Reducing Weight Stigma 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 […]
Virtual event Each November the UW observes a National First-Generation College Celebration to recognize the accomplishments of first-generation students, staff, and faculty. This year we’re excited to invite you to join the Office of Faculty Affairs and the Office of Healthcare Equity for a virtual event celebrating the achievements and experiences of first-generation faculty across the […]
Location: Virtual This free, one-day virtual symposium will explore common myths and misinformation surrounding women’s health while highlighting evidence-informed, integrative approaches to health and well-being across the lifespan. Through expert presentations, live discussions, and experiential sessions, participants will learn about topics including cardiovascular and brain health, hormonal changes, pelvic and vaginal health, chronic conditions, health […]
Doctor for a Day (DFAD) at the University of Washington is excited to host a free, in-person event on Saturday, November 14th. Come and join us for a day of hands-on activities focused on Diabetes! DFAD welcomes K-12 students and works to inspire students from educationally and economically under-resourced backgrounds to explore careers in medicine […]