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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion




Office of Diversity & Inclusion at Feinberg

Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine's Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers several programs and resources that aim to create community on campus, highlight current diversity and inclusion topics, and support all students on the pathway to medicine.

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Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion

The Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion (OIDI) works across the university to identify and develop solutions to persistent and uneven access, retention, and advancement of underrepresented and marginalized faculty, staff and students. OIDI collaborates with other diversity offices on programs, events and initiatives to advance equity and inclusion across the institution.

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Northwestern Office of Equity

The Office of Equity works with students, faculty and staff to revise and implement policies and statements related to discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct and provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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ABRCMS

Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) is one of the largest communities of underrepresented minorities in STEM.

ABRCMS

AccessibleNU

AccessibleNU supports and empowers students with disabilities and ensures equal access to fully participate in the academic learning environment.

AccessibleNU

Center for Health Equity Transformation

The mission of the Center for Health Equity Transformation (CHET) is to lift health for all by exposing root causes of health inequities and serving as a hub that pushes boundaries in research, education, workforce development, and community engagement.

CHET

Campus Inclusion & Community

The Office of Campus Inclusion & Community includes three departments: Multicultural Student Affairs, Student Enrichment Services, and Social Justice Education.

Campus Inclusion & Community

Chicago Women in STEM

A network of Chicago-area students, postdoctoral scholars, and professionals to support gender equity, diversity, and the success of local women in STEM.

Chicago Women in STEM

Feinberg School of Medicine Office of Diversity Affinity Groups

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion offers groups that bring together members of the Feinberg community, with an emphasis on underserved communities, social justice, and health disparities.

Affinity Groups

Northwestern Out Network Chicago

Seeks to create and promote LGBTQ+ inclusive spaces and foster community among members of the university and Northwestern Medicine based at the Chicago campus.

Out Network Chicago

Graduate Women Across Northwestern

A student organization striving to create community building opportunities for women in the graduate and professional programs.

GWAN

NIH T32 Programs

A list compiled by the Driskill Graduate Program of NIH-funded T32 Training Programs for Northwestern trainees across all levels.

NIH T32 Programs

Office of Fellowships

The office matches students and alumni with external funding programs and awards. Services are available to students across various fields and at all levels of training.

Office of Fellowships

Organization of Women Faculty

Northwestern University Organization of Women Faculty (OWF) offers women faculty at all institutional levels an opportunity to be heard and to help shape University policy.

OWF

Postdoctoral Affairs

The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs connects postdoctoral trainees with resources ranging from career and professional development to work/life support.

Postdoctoral Affairs

Science in Society

Science in Society supports high-needs, high-potential communities. They work to strengthen STEM learning and mentorship opportunities for K-12 youth, teachers, and community groups.

Science in Society

SACNAS

The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) cultivates community among scientists by providing professional development, networking, and mentoring opportunities.

SACNAS

WISER

Women in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) at Northwestern aims to provide community and support for advancing women in all STEM fields at Northwestern and beyond.

WISER

Women’s Center

The center serves as a space for support, community, advocacy, and affirmation for women and other people who may be navigating marginalization on campus and in society.

Women’s Center