Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Our DEI Mission

Provide equitable eye care to all through an inclusive and diverse team of faculty, residents, and staff

Our DEI Vision

Become a leader in:

• Inclusive and respectful patient care

• Diverse environment and equitable career opportunities for physicians and trainees

Our Values

• Committed and accountable

• Inclusive and respectful

• Open to new ideas and perspectives

Our Initiatives

• UW Office of Healthcare Equity training

• DEI movie night for trainees and faculty

• Importance of diversifying the medical workforce

VISION Scholarship - Valuing Individual Stories and Insights for Ophthalmology Network

The UW Department of Ophthalmology is excited to participate in the Visiting Student Clerkship Program, a funded program designed to give 4th-year medical students the opportunity to experience the exceptional education in ophthalmology offered by the University of Washington. Students will spend two or four weeks at one or more of the UW ophthalmology services, including Harborview Medical Center, Seattle Children’s, and/or VA Puget Sound Health Care System, and care for a variety of patients in our tertiary care centers. Students will also be expected to attend all scheduled medical student and resident teaching sessions, conferences and present at least one case presentation to the other students on the rotation.

Eligibility

The program is open to all applicants who are currently enrolled in a U.S. medical school and demonstrate academic excellence,  Applicants should be strongly motivated to pursue a career in Ophthalmology.

Application
The funded Visiting Clerkship position will be available in June, July, August, or September. Funding includes a stipend of up to $1,500 to cover housing and travel costs for either two or four weeks.

Students must also apply through VSLO and submit a personal statement separately to ophthclerk@uw.edu. For your personal statement (no longer than one page), please provide an example of how you have overcome challenges and/or shown resilience in your life. How does that experience influence your perspective as a future physician? How does it relate to your interest in pursuing a career in Ophthalmology?