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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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.
Reframing: A Call to Inclusion (Links to an external site)
Join us for an EMPOWERING half-day symposium designed to UPLIFT voices and CELEBRATE the diversity of experiences among individuals with genetic, physical, behavioral, or intellectual differences.
Attendees will engage with inspiring stories, form meaningful connections, and promote education and advocacy. We aim to model inclusion through our shared humanity and acknowledgment of more similarities than differences.
We are influencing medical professionals by demonstrating the importance of providing culturally aware, equitable and compassionate care for all.
