Policies and procedures

The Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine (SOM) is committed to encouraging diversity in medical education. The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), reporting to the Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, is the office established at the medical school dedicated to increasing and maintaining diversity for students, faculty, and staff. The Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, who reports to the Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, oversees a staff which supports the recruitment and retention efforts of those underrepresented in medicine. This office shall remain resourced by the SOM to meet the school's needs as it relates to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Resourcing of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will include the following minimal staffing positions:

1. Vice Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
2. Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
3. Academic Support Specialist
4. University Counselor
5. Outreach Coordinator
6. Administrative Assistant

Diversity Categories Policy

Graduate Programs

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works in collaboration with the Office of Graduate Programs to monitor and jointly provide outreach, marketing, and recruitment to increase diversity in its Master's and Ph.D. level graduate students in the SOM.

Hiring policies and procedures

• Faculty Hiring and Search Committee Policy

• SOM (OFA) Faculty Hiring Procedure

For more information, visit the SOM Office of Faculty Affairs and Professional Development or the WSU Human Resources division.