Infusing diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the Washington University School of Medicine community
The mission of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is to:
Provide leadership, expertise and advocacy on all diversity, equity and inclusion efforts within Washington University School of Medicine.
Direct, lead and advance institutional efforts that create a welcoming, diverse and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected.
Enhance and develop community partnerships designed to address health needs and promote health equity within the St. Louis community and beyond.
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Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has received the 2024 National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Institutional Excellence Award for professional schools. The honor recognizes campuswide work by faculty, staff and students who help foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on collaboration, innovation and best practices.
Medical school honored with diversity, equity & inclusion award
Desegregating the Medical Campus
A new permanent exhibit and website share the historical experiences of Black doctors, nurses, patients, students and staff on the Medical Campus. Its purpose is to acknowledge past injustices, and serve as a reminder of our commitment to racial equity.
Core areas of focus housed within the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Office of Diversity Programs
Enhances the medical educational environment through recruitment of a culturally diverse academic workforce, while preparing a diverse student body to become leaders in a vibrant, global society. Offers programs for high school students; current students, trainees and junior faculty; visiting medical students and more.
Academic Pathway Programs
Builds an intentional and deliberate infrastructure to improve efforts in recruiting, retaining, and developing underrepresented applicants in medicine (UiM) and the STEM workforce. Connects high school, college, and doctoral students with educational and scientific activities which otherwise may be inaccessible.
Programming and Professional Development
Provides education, programming and consultation to the WashU Med community for increased understanding and skill development around the work of diversity, equity and inclusion, utilizing frameworks for culture change, restorative justice, health equity, community building and self-compassion.
Desegregation History Sharing Circles
In April 2024, WashU Medicine and BJC HealthCare unveiled a permanent exhibit documenting the history of desegregation at WashU Medicine, Barnes-Jewish Hospital and St. Louis Children’s Hospital. The exhibit explores more than a century of perspectives of doctors, nurses, patients, students and staff.
The Sharing Circles will provide space for Medical Campus members to discuss their reactions, thoughts and questions related to their experience of the exhibit and the story it tells. Sessions will be held in April and May, in person and on Zoom.
Upcoming events
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