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 humble education, discovery, and patient care.

 

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  • Chancellor's Updated Policies and Procedures for Expressive Activities.
  • Read the UC Presidential Priorities Plan from University of California President Michael Drake.
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Participants of the 2023 HEAR Symposium are seated in a well-lit gymnasium clapping and watching a speaker at the front of the room out of view.

UCSF HEAR Symposium

October 9, 2024, 8:00AM – 3:00PM I Mission Bay Conference Center

The annual UCSF Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research (HEAR) Symposium showcases research to advance health equity and anti-racism, inspiring collaboration and research direction across disciplines, schools, and the wider Bay Area. This year’s keynote speaker is Monica McLemore, PhD, MPH, RN.

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Participants of the 2023 HEAR Symposium are seated in a well-lit gymnasium clapping and watching a speaker at the front of the room out of view.
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2024 Mam-speaking interpreter graduates Yosili Mendoza, Flora Cruz Ramos, Lucinda Matias, and Andrea Martin, left to right, wearing their caps and gowns.
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2024 Mam-speaking interpreter graduates Yosili Mendoza, Flora Cruz Ramos, Lucinda Matias, and Andrea Martin, left to right, wearing their caps and gowns.

Highway to Healthcare Interpreter Program

UCSF Center for Science Education and Outreach and Department of Pediatrics, in partnership with the Oakland Unified School District Alumni Highway to Work Programs, have launched a new program at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, training Mam-speaking Bay Area residents to serve as healthcare interpreters.

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UCSF Awarded NIH Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Prize

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Institutional Excellence in DEIA in Biomedical and Behavioral Research Prize Competition recognized UCSF among only 10 U.S. post-secondary education institutions with a $100,000 prize for "implementing strategies to enhance DEIA in research environments."

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Report 2022-2023

The report showcases some of the outstanding accomplishments in the areas of anti-racism and other foundational diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across our campus and health system.

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Anti-Racism & Racial Healing Webinars & Resources
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Anti-Racism & Racial Healing Webinars & Resources

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.

Our Year by the Numbers

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62.5%

of the UCSF community identifies as female. 32.6% identifies as male. 4.9% are unknown.

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35,111

Completed Foundations of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training
as of June 2023

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4,987

Students Directly Served
2022-2023 academic year

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9,679

Participated in UCSF Campus Climate and Anti-Racism events

Updated Policies and Procedures for Expressive Activities

Read the Chancellor’s message. View the policies and procedures.

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Our Units and Programs

The Office of Diversity and Outreach leads the University's efforts to create a culture of belonging and equity for all. We accomplish our work by serving as a central resource for internal and external community members, highlighting news and programming that fosters a collaborative culture.

 

Climate and Belonging

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Compliance and Outreach

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Education & Training

Explore the free education and training we offer the UCSF community on topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Upcoming Events

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The Latest News

Read our newsletters to see current events and resources about anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion work at UCSF.
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