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Applications are open for 2026-2027 programs!
Success for Underrepresented Faculty (SURF) is a small-group 10-month program focused on career development, coaching, and peer co-learning covering topics important to career navigation, productivity, mentor and leader relationships, and future planning. Click here for more information and to apply. Applications close April 15th.
Teaching Scholars Program is a 10-month professional development opportunity designed to support faculty across the health sciences who are committed to advancing their careers as educators, scholars, and innovators. Click here for information and to apply. Applications close April 21st.
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.
