Our mission to improve patient outcomes through research is nurtured by the creativity, ingenuity, and hard work of every member of the department. Thus, when every member thrives, we all thrive, and we get closer to fulfilling our mission. This is why, at the Department of Medical Physics, we acknowledge that our community’s strength lies in our differences. We celebrate varied perspectives. 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, and our field, have a long way to go. 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 encourage all who are interested in the field to join in learning more so that together, we can build a thriving community of medical physicists.
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 at SMPH: Here you can learn about the initiatives, activities, and resources to make SMPH a leader in social impact and belonging.
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 Advisor
- 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.