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Welcome to the Office of Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives

Launched in 2008, the Carver College of Medicine Office of Cultural Affairs and Diversity Initiatives works closely with other administrative offices and community partners to foster an environment where all members of the UI Health Care community feel welcome. The Office supports the UI Health Care community of students, faculty, postdoctoral scholars, staff, residents and fellows in conjunction with the tripartite mission of the academic medical center. Learn more about our office. 

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Culturally Responsive Health Care Award

Culturally Responsive Health Care Conference

News

Best and worst places to practice 2019: Where physicians can thrive (Iowa is #2)
J. Martin Scholtz named UI vice president for research
Hemophilia Outreach Clinic improves care for Amish patients
UI researchers study abnormal blood clotting in diabetes
Jodi Graff recognized with Diversity Catalyst Award

Events

Free Movie Series on the Pentacrest

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 8:15pm to 11:00pm

Iowa City's Summer of the Arts will show free movies on the Pentacrest this summer. Yay! ...

Mornings @ The Museum

Tuesday, June 11, 2019, 10:00am to 11:00am

Connect (or reconnect) with your sense of wonder at the Museum of Natural History this summer. A free, drop-in welcome, fam-friendly, summer-fun program designed with elementary and jr. high students in mind, but suitable for all-ages! We know summers are long when your kiddos aren't in school–we've got your back, parents! Mornings @ The Museum are a perfect way to keep busy (with the TV off), learn cool stuff, and stay cool! Each event will feature a different theme with an activity....