Diversity at OHSU

At OHSU we value the unique contributions of all employees, patients, students, volunteers and our local and global communities. OHSU honors diversity of age, culture, disability, ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and thought. Diversity enriches OHSU.

A Message from OHSU President, Joe Robertson, M.D., M.B.A.

Why is diversity so important at OHSU?

Because diversity fosters innovation and builds an intellectually vibrant environment where diverse teams promote creativity and new ways to fulfill OHSU’s mission of healing, teaching, discovery and community service. Because diversity is crucial to our business model and helps us recruit and retain top faculty and employees. It gives us a competitive edge. Increased diversity in the healthcare workforce will improve access to care and enhance the overall quality of health and well-being of all Oregonians.

At OHSU, we go beyond respecting and valuing diversity: we aspire to sustain a culture of diversity.

Upcoming Events

Recent News

12/05/2008	SON Researcher Receives National Grant
11/20/2008	Confronting Racial Barriers in Medicine
10/31/2008	Research Center for Gender-Based Medicine Announces Seed-Funding Awards
10/31/2008	School of Nursing Ashland Campus Continues to Address Barriers for Underrepresented Students, Staff and Faculty to Achieve Success
10/28/2008	Maria Elena Ruiz, Diversity Advisory Council member, to receive Betty J. Cleckley Minority Research Award
10/01/2008	The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy (CFHUF)
10/01/2008	Black Americans Are At Greater Risk for Colon Polyps
09/30/2008	Diversity in Medical School Matters

Learn More about OHSU's Diversity Advisory Council

Diversity is central to our core values. OHSU’s President created the Diversity Advisory Council (DAC) to help fulfill one of the six goals of OHSU’s strategic plan, Vision 2020: “to be a great organization, diverse in people and ideas.”

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Multicultural Health, Science & Engineering Career Conference

OHSU invites historically underrepresented college students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare and science professions to attend this annual interactive conference.

Support Diversity at OHSU

The Diversity & Multicultural Affairs Fund supports diversity initiatives at OHSU relating to teaching,research, health care, community service, partnership and outreach, including: student scholarships and stipends, enrichment learning opportunities, and diversity and multicultural initiatives.

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Learn More about Your Career at OHSU

OHSU is committed to developing the personal and professional strengths of every individual within our workforce. We recognize that diversity brings diverse strengths to the organization along with diverse needs for support and development.