At the University of Washington and in the M3D PhD Program, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, strive to create accessible, welcoming, and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity, and justice for all.
Please use this page to review our commitment to diversity and to access on and off campus resources for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
University Land Acknowledgment
The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations.
Diversity Resources
A variety of resources and groups are available to support minority students participating in the M3D PhD Program and other programs at the University.
DLMP JEDI Committee
M3D Director Dr. Bill Mahoney and M3D Student Shyanne King represent the program on the DLMP JEDI (Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) Committee.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) is committed to fostering a diverse community that is encouraging, inclusive, and welcoming to all. This is reflected in efforts to increase the recruitment, retention, and advancement of individuals from underrepresented groups and to promote an inclusive environment across the Department. DLMP recognizes the importance of role models among the faculty, students, and staff in recruitment to our community, advancement, and promotion.
DLMP also recognizes the systemic racism and oppression of marginalized groups present in our communities and we are committed to dedicate efforts to eliminate inequities in health, education, and research and to restore justice to our system. A diverse and equitable scientific and clinical workforce will enrich the intellectual environment and the quality of our programs by promoting scientific advances, improved healthcare outcomes, and exemplary training opportunities. To this end, increasing diversity, promoting inclusion and equity, and providing JEDI education and training are high priorities for the DLMP and M3D.
To learn more about DLMP JEDI, see their page here.
Humans of Science
UW DLMP Assistant Professor Dr. Mariya Sweetwyne and M3D PhD student Shyanne King are launched Humans of Science: A Trainee Support Group! These meetings are closed to regular faculty and provide a safe space for trainees to participate in honest conversations about career pathways, mentorship, advancement, resources, and our intersectional identities.
UW & Partner Institution Resources
UW Resources
- OMAD – Office of Minority Affairs & Diversity
- GSEE – Graduate Student Equity & Excellence
- wǝɫǝbʔaltxʷ – Intellectual House
- Q Center
- DRS – Disability Resources for Students
- DSO – Disability Services Office
- UW SACNAS Chapter
- CIRCLE
- UW Basic Sciences Affinity Groups
- UW Bias Reporting Tool
- UW Medicine/UW School of Medicine Bias Incident Reporting Tool
- UW Race & Equity Reading List / Tools
- UW Allies
- UW Race & Equity Intiative
Fred Hutch & Seattle Children’s Resources
M3D Recruitment
The M3D PhD Program is committed to recruiting diverse participants, including students with a broad spectrum of scientific interests, from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, with physical or mental impairment that limits any major life activity, and from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
Throughout the year, we attend many national conferences that are focused on professional and academic diversity such as the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS), and the annual Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science National Conference (SACNAS). During these conferences, we host and staff an informational booth for those interested in pursuing an academic path in scientific research to solve problems relevant to human disease. We welcome a personal visit from you at any of these events where we can speak with you one-on-one regarding our program and the admissions process. Click on the above links to find the dates, times, and locations for the upcoming conferences.
Dr. Conrad Liles meeting with students at recruitment event.
Equal Opportunity and Accommodations Statement
The University of Washington reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. This policy applies to all programs and facilities, including, but not limited to, admissions, educational programs, employment, and patient and hospital services. Any discriminatory action can be a cause for disciplinary action. Discrimination is prohibited by Presidential Executive Order 11246 as amended, Washington State Gubernatorial Executive Orders 89-01 and 93-07, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Washington State Law Against Discrimination RCW 49.60, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, State of Washington Gender Equity in Higher Education Act of 1989, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 as amended, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972 as amended, other federal and state statues, regulations, and University policy. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, University of Washington, 442A Gerberding Hall, Box 351240, Seattle, Washington, 98195-1240, telephone 206.543.1830 or email eoaa@uw.edu.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accomodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accomodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (Fax), or dso@uw.edu
Equal Access to Learning Opportunities for All Students
The University of Washington is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. Disability Resources for Students (DRS) is the campus office that collaborates with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. If you have, or think you may have, a disability (e.g. mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory, or physical), please contact the DRS to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access and reasonable accommodations.
University of Washington Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Office
011 Mary Gates
Box 352808
Seattle, WA 98195-2808
uwdrs@uw.edu
206-543-8924 (Voice & Relay)
206-616-8379 (Fax)
If you are registered with the DRS and have a current letter requesting reasonable accommodations, we encourage you to contact your instructor early in the quarter to review how the accomodations will be applied in the course.