Our mission to improve patient outcomes through research is nurtured by the creativity, ingenuity, and hard work of every member of the department. This is why, at the Department of Medical Physics, we acknowledge that our strength lies in our community. Thus, we are committed to cultivating a climate where everyone feels welcomed and valued. We work to build open dialogue, trust, and collaboration as our cornerstones for academic and scientific success. Moved by our data-driven approach to science, we inform our policies through the continued collection of information from surveys and open feedback.
At the same time, we recognize that our Department, as well as our field, have a long way to go. Outreach is a key piece of our efforts to ensure that future generations of medical physicists have representation of all perspectives and experiences. We are committed to engaging with the community in Madison and beyond, cultivating an interest in medical physics education and research through sharing the achievements of our work. We invite you to join us on this transformative journey. Together, we can build towards our vision of a future in which every member of our Department thrives.
Resources
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Department
- Outreach committee: The Medical Physics Graduate Student Outreach program aims to increase the visibility of medical physics by teaching community members about the role of physics in medicine as well as the educational and career opportunities in physics-based careers.
- Office of Social Impact and Belonging: Here you can learn about the initiatives, activities, and resources to make SMPH a leader in social impact and belonging.
- SMPH training modules on social impact and belonging: These modules have been built to provide you a comprehensive approach to social impact and belonging.
Campus
- Graduate School Office of Access, Engagement, and Funding: This is your resource for social networking, community building, and professional development. The OAEF focus on the needs of graduate students from an array of life experiences and backgrounds to support them in their educational journey and encourage a sense of belonging on campus.
- Badger Dialogues: Come meet with campus administrators to share your experience and ideas on building a more welcoming Badger community
Professional
Faculty Development:
- Attend workshops on inclusive teaching practices.
- Explore Teaching Academy resources.
Mentoring Programs:
Professional Organizations:
Contacts & Reporting
Navigating a large university can feel overwhelming. We’ve compiled a list of potential next steps if you have questions or are looking for assistance.
Graduate Students
- Contact Wes Culberson, Co-Vice Chair for Education and Grievance Councilor
- Ombuds – Seek guidance on conflict resolution that is confidential, impartial, informal, independent, open to all faculty and staff at UW-Madison
- Report an incident through the Dean of Students Office (option for anonymity available)
Faculty & Staff
- Review the Shared Guidelines for Professional Conduct from the School of Medicine and Public Health
- Report a concern
- Ombuds – Seek guidance on conflict resolution that is confidential, impartial, informal, independent, open to all faculty and staff at UW-Madison
Questions? Reach out to Ivan Rosado-Mendez.