Office for Health Equity and Inclusion
Working Toward Inclusion, Diversity and Cultural Sensitivity

The Office for Health Equity and Inclusion develops mechanisms for inclusion, diversity and cultural sensitivity among faculty, students and staff at Michigan Medicine. OHEI advances clinical care for under-served patient populations through research and education.

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Our Mission

To honor the wellbeing, individuality and dignity of all who work, learn and heal at Michigan Medicine

To champion diversity and inclusion for our patients, our community and society

To diversify the next generation of physicians, nurses, health professionals and scientists

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Our Vision

To create a world where every person feels valued and can thrive

Meet the OHEI Team

The faculty and staff at OHEI are here to help you navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion at Michigan Medicine. We are here to provide support to the people we serve: our colleagues, patients we care for, and learners who entrust their education to us.

Visit the OHEI Team page to learn more.

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Upcoming DEI Events
Michigan Medicine Pride Month Keynote and Celebration

Join the Michigan Medicine Pride Month Keynote and Celebration.
LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee quarterly meeting

Join the LGBTQ+ Advisory Committee quarterly meeting.
The Black-Jew Dialogues: A Multicultural Comedy
The Black-Jew Dialogues is a provocative two-actor comedy that explores the absurdity of prejudice and racism.
Black Voices Resource Group Meeting

The Michigan Medicine Black Resource Group is an affinity group centered on the experiences and needs of black faculty, learners, and staff at Michigan Medicine.  
Working Families Resource Group Meeting

The Michigan Medicine Working Families Resource Group (WFRG) is an affinity group centered on the experiences and needs of families across the institution.
Spirituality Resource Group Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the group, discussing various spirituality-related topics
Black Voices Resource Group Meeting

The Michigan Medicine Black Resource Group is an affinity group centered on the experiences and needs of black faculty, learners, and staff at Michigan Medicine.  
Working Families Resource Group Meeting

The Michigan Medicine Working Families Resource Group (WFRG) is an affinity group centered on the experiences and needs of families across the institution.
Spirituality Resource Group Meeting
Regular monthly meeting of the group, discussing various spirituality-related topics