The MD/PhD Program at the University of Washington is dedicated to the training of medical scientists who desire to carry out fundamental research in clinically important human diseases. A diverse student body brings a wide range of perspectives to the classroom, the clicnic, and the lab, and a diverse educational community encourages students to search for new ways to solve problems and to consider the impact of projects across cultural and socio-economic lines and international borders. We value diversity in our Program, and we are committed to providing a nuturing and supportive environment for all members of our community.
Diversity Resources
Diversity at the University of Washington
The central UW diversity portal
Office of Multicultural Affairs, School of Medicine
UW Medicine diversity outreach portal
Office of Minority Affairs and Diversity, University of Washington
UW diversity outreach portal
GO-MAP (Graduate Opportunities and Minority Achievement Program)
A division of the Graduate School with a mission to maintain a diverse UW graduate student community and to enhance the quality of the graduate experience for all students. GO-MAP provides leadership in recruitment and retention of all underrepresented student groups.
Additional Resources
AccessSTEM
The Alliance for Access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
UW Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association
Center for Instructional Development and Research: Diversity and Inclusive Teaching
College of Engineering Diversity Page
DO-IT
Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology.
UWGBLTC
Gay, Bisexual, Lesbian and Transgender Commission
GO-MAP Resource Page
Academic, campus diversity, graduate student outreach, community, national, and miscellaneous web resources. GO-MAP made two useful brochures back in 2006 that are not llinked to on their resource page, African-American Spots in Seattle, and UW Survival Tips for minority STEM students.
Latino Medical Student Association UW Chapter
UW Medical Student Organizations
Native American Center of Excellence
Re-envisioning the PhD: Issues of Diversity
This project's current mission is to foster local and national/international discussions and initiatives that address the question of how can we re-envision the PhD to meet the societal needs of the 21st century.
UW Professor Charles Johnson
Professor Charles Johnson
writes about life and diversity in Seattle in the September 2008 issue of Smithsonian magazine
UW Student Guide
Comprehensive list of UW Student Cultural Organizations
UW Student National Medical Association
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE)
Community Resources
Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas
Commission on Asian Pacific American Affairs (CAPAA)
Langston Huges Cultural Arts Center
United Indians of All Tribes Foundation
Wing Luke Asian Museum
Dedicated to preserving the Asian American culture of the Pacific Northwest