Social Impact and Belonging

Unity, Community, and Diversity

The Department of Dermatology’s commitment to health equity is embedded in our values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, and respect and are aligned with the mission, vision, and values of UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. The Department of Dermatology is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and advancement to all qualified individuals and, in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, in prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, military service, protected veteran status, honesty testing, arrest record, or conviction record.

As healers, educators, and researchers, we will do our part to reduce gaps in health outcomes for all patients. We strive to be part of the long overdue and necessary changes to the medical profession and to the communities we serve. As we endeavor to transform our field into one that is worthy of the trust of our communities and all who work in healthcare, we support a culture of:

• • Humility, respect, and genuineness that values listening and serving
  • Continuous effort to create a welcoming environment
  • Educating ourselves and others and engaging with dialogues around our unconscious bias
  • Ongoing examination of our policies, evaluation procedures, and educational offerings through a lens of social impact
  • Demonstrating accountability
  • Taking action to eliminate gaps in health outcomes in patient care, research, and education