MIR / Outreach / Goals and Programs

Goals & Programs

MIR’s Office of Outreach strives to become a leadership model through progressive hiring practices, policies and cutting-edge research to eliminate disparities in radiology. 

  • Recruit, develop and retain trainees, faculty and staff from a range of backgrounds
  • Create a supportive work environment
  • Provide a culturally competent patient health-care experience
  • Enhance accountability, collaboration and efficacy through strategic use of relevant data in planning and assessment

We understand that fostering an inclusive environment for our faculty, staff, trainees and patients requires proactive, thoughtful work. MIR is deeply committed to continuing existing efforts and implementing new initiatives that include:

  • Building a robust committee and subcommittees focused on short and long-term goals.
  • Supplementing existing training for faculty and staff with a recurring program that includes implicit bias and microaggression training, utilizing both in-house and outside consultants.
  • Town hall listening tours that provide a more intimate space for key MIR groups to share workplace experiences.
  • Close collaboration with other medical departments and leadership of Washington University and the School of Medicine.
  • Dedicated grand rounds and research lecture series.

The Equity Champion role is a key part of the university’s campus-wide initiative for culture change. MIR’s champions receive professional development to support their competency in leading discussions and training around anti-racism culture change and leadership within their department, providing support and leadership in four primary ways:

MIR continues to increase community outreach, including facilitating oncological screenings for underserved St. Louis communities and engaging URiM STEM university and K-12 students to increase interest in radiology as a career.