Health Equity
The Dean’s Office sponsors initiatives that are spearheaded and managed by UCSF faculty to elevate diversity, equity, and inclusion. In particular, the Dean’s Office oversees and distributes philanthropic and unrestricted funds to support innovative programming that facilitates educational opportunities for populations who have traditionally experienced barriers to navigating admissions or access to health science careers.
CHAMPS
The Community Health & Adolescent Mentoring Program for Success (CHAMPS) at Children's Hospital Oakland is a three-year internship program that introduces high school students from disadvantaged backgrounds to health professions. CHAMPS assists them in getting into educational programs of their choice and equips them with the necessary personal skills to succeed in these and other demanding pursuits.
Program Features
- Academic guidance and support
- Case management
- Health care education
- Hospital and other health care internships
- Mentoring
- Psychosocial services
- Association with the UCSF Benioff Oakland adolescent medicine team
Summer Student Research Program
For over 40 years, the Summer Student Research Program has placed talented high school and college students from diverse backgrounds into local clinics and basic science labs to participate in active biomedical research projects. The summer program provides a one-on-one mentorship with health care providers and researchers, along with access to unique workshops, seminars, trainings, simulations, and networking opportunities. The program culminates in a formal research symposium in which each student presents their project findings to the scientific community, many of which continue as future grants, publications, and advances in healthcare. The overall goal of the program is to stimulate interest in health sciences for underrepresented students, arming them with professional skills and confidence, thereby improving their likelihood of future success in STEM careers.
Nondiscrimination Statement and Resources
The University of California, in accordance with applicable Federal and State law and University policy, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy 1, disability, age, medical condition (cancer-related), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, sexual orientation, or status as a Vietnam-era veteran or special disabled veteran. The University also prohibits sexual harassment. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in University programs and activities.
The Office of Diversity and Outreach (ODO) at UCSF provides employees, students, and visitors with resources, training, and leadership to support and promote diversity across the institution. Additionally, the Office for the Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination (OHPD) ensures that the university and its representatives comply with policies designed to prevent discrimination and retaliation for reporting harassment or discrimination, and investigates reports of potential policy violations.
1 Pregnancy includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth