The UW Department of Radiology is committed to a culture of inclusion and respect among our patients, faculty, staff, and trainees. Our goal of supporting a diverse workplace and leveraging everyone’s skills and attributes is integral to our mission of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients.
The Department of Radiology has created short and long term strategic plans that focus on empowering our faculty and staff with the knowledge and skills to mitigate our biases and create an environment that is supportive and inclusive for all individuals. These efforts will be led by Dr. Maria Daniela Martin, the department’s inaugural Director of Diversity and Inclusion.
Institutional Mission
Our faculty and staff are committed to the mission, vision and values shared by both UW Health and the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. Through teaching, mentoring, and community work, we hope to promote an environment of equity to our students, trainees, and patients.
Mentoring
UW Radiology faculty are dedicated to the mission of diversity and inclusion through mentoring students and trainees.
Women Physicians in Radiology is a departmental committee dedicated to promoting the academic and clinical success of women in the UW Department of Radiology. This involves hosting of professional development sessions, journal clubs and on-on-one mentoring for junior faculty, fellows, residents and medical students.
Through the UW School of Medicine and Public Health BEAM program and strong collaboration with the UW School of Medicine and Public Health Office of Multicultural Affairs, Radiology faculty are dedicated mentors to many of SMPH medical students from underrepresented minorities. The UW department leadership and faculty also recognize the role of undergraduate mentoring and have been physician champions and mentors for underrepresented health sciences undergraduate UW students through the Health Professions Shadowing Programs.
Community and Global Outreach Work
The UW Department of Radiology embodies the principles of “Wisconsin Idea”. First articulated in 1905 by UW President Charles Van Hise, the Wisconsin Idea emphasizes how the expertise cultivated within the University should benefit our local communities and beyond. Please visit the Department of Radiology Community Section and UW RAD-AID Chapter webpages to learn more about the UW Department of Radiology local, regional and global outreach imaging services and projects.
For Applicants
The UW Department of Radiology, UW Health, and UW School of Medicine and Public Health have a deep and profound commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity across all aspects of workplace and healthcare delivery. As such, we strongly encourage applications from candidates who foster and promote the values of diversity and inclusion.
Research and Training
UW Radiology faculty are national leaders on resident diversity and well-being.
- The influence of patient race on the use of diagnostic imaging in United States emergency departments: data from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care survey (Ross, Kalia, Chan, Li). BMC Health Serv Res. Sept 2020.
- Equity and Inclusion in Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Education (Herrmann, Stephenson) Radiol Technol. July 2020.
- Lactation Policy and Resources for Trainees in the Department of Radiology (Robbins, Shubeck, Kanters, Greenwood) J Am Coll Radiol. March 2019.
- Gender Diversity in Radiology: It Is Not Just Black and White; It Is Multiple Shades of Gray (Zavaletta, Robbins) J Am Coll Radiol. April 2019.
- A Program Director’s Guide to Cultivating Diversity and Inclusion in Radiology Residency Recruitment (DeBenedectis, Heitkamp, England, Patel, Swanson, Sarkany) Acad Radiol. Aug 2019.
In the News
- Spring 2021 Initiative: Advance Health by Acting Against Racism page Spring 2021
- Department of Radiology Diversity Update Fall 2020
- UW Radiology puts words to action to improve climate of diversity and inclusion Summer 2020
- UW Health, UnityPoint Health-Meriter, and SSM Health Hospital adopt policies to protect caregivers and staff from discriminatory behavior Oct 2020
- UW Health and UWSMPH remove race from kidney function estimation formula and offer alternative Oct 2020
- UW Health Earns Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Designation Sept 2020
- UW Health’s Anti-Racism Strategy to Promote Health Equity Sept 2020
- UW Health’s Anti-Racism Strategy to Promote Health Equity Sept 2020
- Shiva Bidar named first Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at UW Health Aug 2020
- UW Health flies progress pride flag in celebration of pride month June 2020
- Back to Bedside Grant Aug 2019
Featured Resources
- UW Health resources and action items
- University of Wisconsin Diversity Resources
- UW Health Diversity Resources
- UW School of Medicine and Public Health Diversity Resources