Dedicated to promoting a diverse and culturally aware medical school community
Our mission is to enhance the educational environment through recruitment of a culturally diverse academic workforce, while preparing a diverse student body to become leaders in a vibrant, global society.
Addressing diversity at Washington University
We have a long, sincere tradition of acknowledging challenges and responding with empathy, open dialogue and proactive leadership. All of that makes us strong.
Gabbie Johnson, WashU MD/MSCI ’23, is the first Black woman to train in Neurosurgery at WashU and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Dr. Johnson shares why she’s excited to enter the field.
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WashU faculty, alumni lead effort to repair harms caused by systemic racism in St. Louis (Links to an external site)
Washington University faculty and alumni are leading a powerful effort to repair the harms caused by systemic racism in St. Louis. Their work aims to foster healing, justice, and long-term change in the community.
Ross honored by Association of American Medical Colleges (Links to an external site)
Dr. Will Ross, associate dean for diversity at Washington University School of Medicine, receives the 2024 Louis W. Sullivan Award from the AAMC for his commitment to diversifying the health-care workforce and eliminating disparities. Learn about his impactful initiatives, including innovative pipeline programs and community partnerships.
Why WashU? (Links to an external site)
Colin A. Martin, MD, chief, and surgeon-in-chief at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shared why he’s excited to be at Washington University School of Medicine.
We are influencing medical professionals by demonstrating the importance of providing culturally aware, equitable and compassionate care for all.
