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The UW Medicine Well-Being Survey is open from May 12 – June 23, 2026. Find FAQs and past data here. This survey is open to all permanent, paid employees of UW Medicine entities who work half time or more, starting before March 1, 2026. Look for a link in your @uw.edu email to access the survey. It only takes 7-10 minutes to complete and your responses will directly shape our future strategy and actions for improving employee well-being at UW Medicine. Thank you for your participation!
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
In addition to the rich resources available from the Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) website, this page highlights events, teaching tools, and School of Medicine initiatives promoting equity and justice at UW School of Medicine and UW Medicine.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
DANIEL LIN NAMED CHAIR OF UROLOGY
Daniel Lin, MD, has been appointed chair of the Department of Urology effective Feb. 1. Lin’s research interests are in molecular and genomic biomarkers for aggressive prostate cancer, as well as the active surveillance of prostate cancer and novel management strategies for high-risk prostate cancer.
RESEARCH IMPROVES LIVES CAMPAIGN
The Research Improves Lives campaign supports our researchers during federal funding delays and cuts. The new initiative highlights the vital contributions of the UW Medicine research community to patient care, job creation and economic growth, while illustrating the consequences if research declines or ceases.
DIANA CHIANG COOKE NAMED SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OMBUD
Diana will serve as a resource and trusted thought partner, providing a safe and supportive space to discuss concerns, navigate challenges, and explore solutions. She will assist individuals and teams in preventing, managing, and resolving conflicts — offering facilitation, mediation or coaching as needed.
ZOOM AI TOOLS APPROVED FOR UW MEDICINE
New Zoom artificial intelligence (AI) features — such as AI-generated meeting notes and summaries — have been approved for use at UW Medicine and across the University of Washington. The features will be available starting June 18; this tool should help streamline tasks and improve collaboration.
