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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
GET TO KNOW PAUL NGHIEM, DERMATOLOGY CHAIR / 2024
Paul Nghiem, MD, PhD, was appointed as the founding chair of the Department of Dermatology at the UW School of Medicine on March 1, 2024. Since 2015, Nghiem has served as the Head of the Division of Dermatology and led its journey from division to department. Learn about Dr. Nghiem and his vision for the department.
TIM DELLIT NAMED CEO OF UW MEDICINE / 2023
Following a national search, Tim Dellit, MD, has been appointed as the CEO of UW Medicine, the Paul G. Ramsey Endowed Dean of the UW School of Medicine and as the University’s Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs, positions he’d held on an interim basis since July 2022. Learn about Tim's work and vision here.
MISSION FORWARD: ANSWERING YOUR QUESTIONS
Mission Forward is a new initiative to address capacity and staffing constraints, restore long-term financial stability and chart our future path to ensure UW Medicine can continue providing high-quality, equitable patient care to meet the needs of our community. Read answers to frequently asked questions about this initiative.
GET TO KNOW BRAD SIMMONS: PRESIDENT, UW MEDICINE HOSPITALS AND CLINICS / 2023
Brad Simmons, MHA, FACHE, started his new role as the president of UW Medicine Hospitals & Clinics and vice president for medical affairs at the University of Washington on Aug. 16. He’s been in healthcare administration for over 20 years and comes from the University of California where he served in leadership roles for UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
