Paving the Way Toward A More Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive UCSF for All
We're committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

UCSF HEAR Symposium 2023 – Register Now
Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 8am-3pm
UCSF Parnassus Campus | Millberry Union Conference Center
The UCSF HEAR Symposium showcases research on health disparities conducted by faculty and trainees at UCSF and other Bay Area healthcare and research institutions. This year’s keynote speaker is Thomas LaVeist, PhD, Dean, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University



October Is UCSF Diversity Month
Starting in late September and throughout the month of October, the Office of Diversity and Outreach and our partners across UCSF celebrate our diverse community with a wide variety of events and programming.

UCSF Statement on SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision
On June 29, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling ending the use of race as a basis in the admissions process for public and private universities…. At UCSF, we remain committed to overcoming the historical and systemic biases that limit underrepresented students’ access to a University of California education.



UCSF Anti-Racism Initiative
As an organization dedicated to improving health, UCSF has committed itself to dismantling structural racism and the impact of bias. We launched the Anti-Racism Initiative to advance equity and justice in our community. Our anti-racism efforts are focused on seven major areas of work.


Malcolm John, MD, MPH Receives the Chancellor Award for Public Service
The Office of Diversity and Outreach congratulates Malcolm John, who has demonstrated a deep commitment to reducing health care disparities and promoting health equity, and has forged trusting and productive relationships with under-resourced and disadvantaged communities throughout San Francisco.
Our Year by the Numbers

63%
of the UCSF community identifies as female. 35.6% identifies as male. 1.4% are unknown.

29,101
Completed Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
as of June 2022

1,100
Students Families Served
2021-2022 academic year

9,200
Participated in UCSF Campus Climate and Anti-Racism events


Education & Training
Explore the free education and training we offer the UCSF community on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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The Latest News
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Matter Is the Minimum | Diversity Digest
