This page features committees and events open to faculty interested in work around advocacy and equity of underrepresented faculty members and community groups.
Committee for Mentorship and Faculty Advocacy (CMFA)
CMFA is committed to advancing equity and advocating for the success of faculty from diverse communities underrepresented in medicine and science. CMFA aims to create space for belonging, provide opportunities for shared professional development, and advocate for the needs of the School of Medicine (SoM) faculty community. CMFA collaborates with the Office of Faculty Affairs (OFA) and the Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) to achieve its mission. Participation in CMFA is open to all faculty within the School of Medicine.
I would like to be considered for the CMFA Executive Committee.
Meetings and Involvement
CMFA hosts general committee meetings every other month via zoom. The CMFA Executive Committee attends an additional 60 minute planning meeting every other month.
Contacts
Faculty Chair: Mariya Sweetwyne, sandu@uw.edu
Staff: Kat McGhee Drummond, kmcghee@uw.edu
Women in Medicine and Science (WIMS)
The mission of this committee is to foster career development and wellness as well as address gender inequities in hiring, compensation, and advancement among women faculty members for the benefit of all members of the School of Medicine.
I would like to be considered for WIMS.
Learn more about the Women in Medicine and Science Committee here.
Meetings and Involvement
WIMS hosts a monthly 60 minute committee meeting. Members often do additional WIMS subcommittee work for approximately 1-2 hours per month.
Length of Service: 1 year term of service, limited to 3 non-consecutive years for non-leadership members.
Contacts
Faculty Chair: Roxanne Kerani, MD, rkerani@uw.edu
Staff: Kat McGhee Drummond, kmcghee@uw.edu
Students Shadowing Providers Summer Program
The Center for Workforce Inclusion and Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE) in UW Medicine’s Office of Healthcare Equity is seeking providers to offer shadowing opportunities for high school students, undergraduate students, and students preparing to apply for professional school.
Fill out this interest form to get involved. Find additional details in this flyer or email wihse@uw.edu with any questions.
Healthcare Equity Community Events
UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity (OHCE) has several upcoming events happening in the communities around western Washington as well as virtual events. These are opportunities for faculty and anyone interested to get involved in markets, public rallies, meetings, trainings, and more.
See all of the community outreach events and trainings here.
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