DE&I Resources
We value the diverse voices, talents and life experiences of our community members.
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable community at the University of Michigan.
Students, trainees and faculty can find more diversity resources at Michigan Medicine through the Office for Health Equity & Inclusion, the Office of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies and the House Officer Diversity Network.
Through the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) initiative, it hasn’t been difficult to find others who support me and others like me who identify as a person of color.”
Several departments and programs at the University of Michigan support LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, patients and their families, including the Spectrum Center, Comprehensive Gender Services Program, Center for Sexuality & Health Disparities as well as LGBTQ Health Resources and Trans Care at University Health Service.
Find more info on designated pronouns, matching with a faculty mentor, student groups or upcoming events.
Find regional community groups and health resources in this LGBTQIA+ Health Guide from U-M Library.
First Generation
If you’re the first person in your family to attend college, the First Generation website offers several programs to provide support on campus.
International Students & Scholars
If you’re an international student or scholar, start with the International Center’s Frequently Asked Questions about the logistics of moving to the U.S.
Spirituality & Religion
People from all over the world make their home in Ann Arbor. This mix of cultures and beliefs is reflected in the houses of worship and the community groups on campus and throughout our city.
Find a reflection room on campus for prayer, meditation, or contemplation, in addition to quiet rooms and chapels at Michigan Medicine.
Join a campus organization for religion and spirituality to find like-minded practitioners.
Search for local churches, synagogues and religious fellowships through the Ann Arbor Observer.
Underrepresented in Medicine
The Office for Health Equity and Inclusion supports learners traditionally underrepresented in medicine and biomedical sciences through wellness initiatives, academic coaching, culture work, and support for affiliated student and trainee community groups.
Undocumented Students & Scholars
Find information about university services for undocumented and DACAmented students.
Veterans
Veterans can find support on campus through U-M’s Military Support Programs and Networks (PAVE, previously M-SPAN), which is sponsored by Michigan Medicine’s Depression Center and Department of Psychiatry.
- Join a student organization to connect with military-connected medical students and faculty.
- Contact the Veterans Integration to Academic Leadership Program (VITAL) for help with transitioning to Ann Arbor and enrolling at the local VA Medical Center.
- Visit the University’s Veteran & Military Services Program. You can schedule an advising session with Program Director here.
- For help with the use of VA benefits for tuition, visit the registrar's School Certifying Official page, or email the registrar directly.
The program seeks to create opportunities for medical trainees and physicians to explore the intersections between health, spirituality and religion through lectures, research opportunities, and interdisciplinary training to enhance patient centered care and find personal meaning in the practice of medicine.
