Professional Development

Indigenous Health Series  

Indigenous Health Series – Join us for a three-part series on Indigenous health this November. This series will span sessions on historical trauma and indigenous health policy to the current state of Indigenous health and decolonizing medicine. We will end the event with a panel to better understand different perspectives on being Indigenous here at UW Medicine.

Registration Links Below:

Audience: All UW Medicine & Community Members

Indigenous Health Series #1 History: Indigenous Health Series #1: History | AddEvent

Indigenous Health Series #2 Current Inequities: Indigenous Health Series #2: Current Inequities | AddEvent

Indigenous Health Series #3 Panel & Reception: Indigenous Health Series #3: Panel & Reception | AddEvent

AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship

Seeking mentors to support AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship Program

Africans in Medicine (AIM) is a registered student organization at the University of Washington Seattle Campus. It strives to create a space where students of color, primarily African students, can feel safe and find community. The AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship program was created by members of the AIM RSO who saw the need for mentorship in their community. The mentorship program seeks to make pursuing healthcare more accessible for undergraduate students of any underrepresented racial or ethnic group by connecting them directly to health professionals in the fields they are interested in.

The AIM Mentorship Program offers a flexible and meaningful opportunity for mentors of any racial or ethnic background to support aspiring healthcare professionals of color. Mentors are asked to commit at least one hour per month, with meeting frequency and scheduling determined by mentor and mentee availability. Mentors are also asked to communicate with their mentees in a timely manner and consistently throughout the duration of the mentorship period (cycles begin in June). The expectation is that mentors will create a respectful and healthy environment for the mentees to grow and navigate their academic, professional, and personal development goals. The program welcomes mentors from diverse healthcare backgrounds, including medical doctors, medical students, nurses, nursing students, physician assistants, PA students, dentists, dental students, allied health professionals, and community or public health workers. Participation is open to residents, faculty, and practicing clinicians, with no restrictions on career stage.

Interested individuals can learn more and access the mentor application through the Program website here, Application Process – AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship Program, or directly access the application link here, AIM Towards Positive Change Mentorship Program (Mentor Sign Up Form), to apply.

There is no set deadline to apply; mentors are accepted on a rolling basis. This opportunity is open to all mentors interested in supporting the mission of increasing representation in healthcare professions. Learn more about AIM here.

Catalyzing Career Development – Center for Mental Health Implementation Support  

The Center for Mental Health Implementation Support offers career development opportunities for those that work in a mental health system, organization, or program and are doing some kind of mental health implementation work within their organization (e.g., improving an existing program or establishing a new practice). CMHIS is housed at the Stanford Center for Dissemination and Implementation within Stanford University School of Medicine. They have partnered with colleagues in five regional Hubs to identify and develop resources and support organizations and systems to prepare, implement, and sustain effective mental health programs and practices. The Pacific West Hub is housed within the University of Washington Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. The Hub provides tangible and practical support so systems and leadership can make real changes that meet the needs of the people they serve while increasing accessibility to mental health care. Learn more about these opportunities to improve mental health access and care below.

Decoding Data through Storytelling

Data Storytelling: Using What You Know to Strengthen What You Do

Two concurrent series running November–March.

Join us to build your capacity in transforming the data you already collect into powerful tools for learning, action, and impact. Explore how to leverage data and use storytelling to support your programs and communicate purpose, successes, and needs to funders, partners, and clients.

Learn More & Apply: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=peLXMdi9TkGel76pmOvf4XP1j0KYwN9LgJi4qdMblrVUNTZTQ1FGMEdNNUYzRzhXWktPUEsyOUlIQS4u&route=shorturl

Application deadline: October 31, 2025 

Cultivating Sustainable Community

Community Engagement: Deepening Partnerships to Strengthen Impact

Two concurrent series running December–April.

Come learn strategies to make community engagement more authentic, reciprocal, and sustainable! Whether you’re launching a new initiative or strengthening existing efforts, you’ll gain practical tools for building trust and creating lasting impact.

Learn More & Apply: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=peLXMdi9TkGel76pmOvf4XP1j0KYwN9LgJi4qdMblrVUMFFESzFZQ0o3RFNRM0pUUlhVUlcwMjhERi4u&route=shorturl


Application deadline: November 5, 2025 

Women in Medicine & Science (WIMS) — Building Effective Teams Fall Workshop Series

The Women in Medicine & Science (WIMS) Committee invites you to join them for the next session of their 2025–2026 Women Faculty Leadership Series on Building Effective Teams. These workshops are open to all, and they aim to foster career development, well-being, and leadership skills among women faculty in the School of Medicine.

Women in Medicine & Science (WIMS) Childcare Panel

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Join the Office of Faculty Affairs and WIMS for an overview of childcare resources available to the UW community and hear from a faculty panel on their experiences with childcare. Different childcare options such as UW-based daycares, nannies, au pairs, and summer camps. Panelists will also share how they identified what kind of childcare was the right fit for both their family and their career.

Register here.

Tuesday, November 4, 2025, 4:00–5:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Women Faculty Leadership Workshop

Leslie Walker, MD
Professor & Chair, Department of Pediatrics 
Associate Dean, UW School of Medicine
Chief Academic Officer/Senior Vice President, Seattle Children’s

In this session you will hear from a leader who has lead teams across Seattle Children’s Hospital and the UW School of Medicine. In addition to sharing her experience Dr. Walker will highlight strategies for building effective teams across systems and next steps for strengthening your teams.

Register here.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location: Virtual

Unlock Your Potential: Explore Our New Career Development Site!

Author: Jennifer Heap, Internal Talent Mobility Specialist

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UW Medicine Organization Development & Training (OD&T) is thrilled to announce the launch of our Career Development site—your one-stop hub with resources for building the career you want.

Our Philosophy — At UW Medicine, career development is for everyone. Our mission is to empower you by providing tools, programs, and opportunities to achieve lasting career success here.

Imagine your career journey is a road trip. You are the driver. You decide the destination and the route. Your manager will hop in the passenger seat at times to help you navigate. OD&T is your free roadside mechanic providing the tools and assistance you need to keep your career on course. Contact Jennifer Heap, your Internal Talent Mobility Specialist for 1:1 career counseling today!

Your Career Development Toolbox —Bookmark our Career Development site for one-on-one career counseling, informational interviews, job shadowing, stretch assignments, mentorship, career success stories, and more!

What’s in the Toolbox?Customize Your Resource
Career Planning·Get started with the Career Planning Exercise Booklet, or Contact the Internal Talent Mobility Specialist (jheap@uw.edu) for 1:1 counseling.
Career PathsAre you a people manager or team leader? Ask the Internal Talent Mobility Specialist  (jheap@uw.edu) to document common career paths in your area.
Informational InterviewsUse the Informational Interview Template to prepare for a conversation with a leader or senior team member and gain insight into your desired role.
Career Development ConversationsPrepare for constructive, future-focused dialogue with your manager using our Career Development Conversation Template.
Job ShadowingComplete the Job Shadowing Template to plan activities that build new skills and independence.
Stretch AssignmentsUse the Stretch Assignment Template to take on high-visibility, challenging work that builds new competencies and skills.
Job-specific MentorshipFind a mentor who’s been in the role you’re aiming for with our Job Specific Mentorship Template.
Share Your Career Story!Celebrate and share your own Career Success Story. Recognize a Career Champion who advocates for others’ growth.
LinkedIn LearningFree with NetID login and as easy as 1-2-3 to begin! 16,000+ self-paced videos, learning paths, podcasts, articles, and more on a variety of skills and topics are available. Do it on your own or as a team! Leaders: consider how to creatively use this on a monthly or quarterly basis.

Meet the Office of Healthcare Equity Peer Trainers

From the UW Medicine Huddle:

In 2019, the Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) began providing antiracism training, with the goal of reaching every member of the UW Medicine community.

By bringing together subject matter experts in five core equity, diversity and inclusion areas, the small team rolled out training first to leadership groups and then to teams, departments and offices across the system.

“It quickly became apparent that to reach the whole UW Medicine community, we needed more trainers,” says Lee Davis, lead trainer for OHCE.

Read the full article!
Meet the Office of Healthcare Equity Peer Trainers

Dr. Eugene Yang Lecture – May 24, 2023

Join us to celebrate AAPI Heritage month

APMSA, UWNURF and CMFA are hosting Dr. Eugene Yang for AAPI Heritage month. All are invited! Dinner will be provided.

Eugene Yang, MD, MS

Clinical Professor Medicine
Medical Director, UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center
Carl and Renée Behnke Endowed Professorship for Asian Health
Co-director, UW Medicine Cardiovascular Wellness and Prevention Program
Attending Physician, University of Washington Medical Center, UW Medicine Eastside Specialty

RSVP HERE

Date/Time: May 24th, 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: South Campus Center Room 316
Dinner will be provided. All are invited!

A Culture of Leadership: Why Every Manager Should Become a Leader

Managers and leaders are often seen as two different roles, but in reality, they are closely intertwined. While managers are responsible for organizing and overseeing the work of their team, leaders inspire and motivate their team to achieve their goals. Effective management requires leadership skills, and effective leadership requires management skills. Being a leader as well as a manager is important because it helps to motivate employees, build trust, manage change, and develop talent. Ultimately, this can lead to a more successful and productive team, which benefits both the employees and the organization as a whole.

Learn more at the link below:

https://www.indeed.com/lead/why-every-manager-should-become-a-leader

5 Steps To Connect With Your Mission

Unlock the hidden power within you by discovering your unique mission in life. Embrace the clarity, focus, and motivation it brings, propelling you towards greatness, and watch as the universe conspires to make it a reality.

” It’s easy to get held back by the idea of a perfect mission statement. It sounds like something formal and impressive, but it doesn’t need to be. It can be anything from some rough notes to a framed and pretty statement or picture. What’s most important about it is that when you see it, it gives you a nudge and reminds you of what’s important to you and your chosen mission in this world. However you decide to bring it together here are 5 steps that will help you that you can use to connect with your mission”

Click here to see the original article on Linkedin – 5 Steps To Connect With Your Mission
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