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 fulfill our mission. This is why, at the Department of Medical Physics, we acknowledge that our community’s strength lies in its diversity. Thus, we work to dismantle barriers and 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, 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 diverse 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 an inclusive future in our Department and our field.
Resources
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Department
- Committee for Recognizing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI): coming soon
- 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 Diversity and Equity Transformation of the School of Medicine and Public Health: Here you can learn about the initiatives, activities, and resources to make SMPH a leader in anti-racism and equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- SMPH training modules on diversity, equity and inclusion: These modules have been built to provide you a comprehensive approach to DEI topics.
- Employee resource groups: connect with voluntary, employee-led groups that foster a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with organizational mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives.
- Graduate school diversity
Campus
- Campus-wide inclusion resources: This list of inclusion resources provides information about workshops, conferences, lunch & learns, initiatives, and other activities that have served the campus community in support of equity and inclusivity.
- Badger Dialogues: Come meet with campus administrators to share your experience and ideas on building a more welcoming Badger community.
- Diversity Forum: An annual all-campus and community Diversity Forum to discuss, share and learn about contemporary issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Diversity Inventory: searchable online database of diversity and inclusion programs, events, research, support services, and assessment on campus and in the Madison 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 about our diversity, climate and outreach? Reach out to Ivan Rosado-Mendez.