The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity
Mission
Vision
Meet Our Team
Whether you have a question, need assistance, or you're in town and want to check out our campus, we want you to know that we are here and accessible.
Malika Siker, MD
Professor; Associate Dean for Student Inclusion and Diversity
Janet Peshek
Assistant to Malika Siker, MD, Associate Dean of Student Inclusion and Diversity; Student Inclusion & Diversity Associate
Zandra E. Clevert
Program Coordinator for Student Inclusion, Engagement and Community Outreach
Devarati Syam, PhD
Program Manger
Desirae Bartos , MPH
Administrative Fellow, Froedtert Health
What We Offer
The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity hosts several programs, events, and resources that support students in their academic and professional journeys in medicine and biomedical science, providing a bridge to the institution and encouraging diversity and inclusion amongst our learners.
OSID Pathway Programs
Our unique Pathway Programs work with students as early as middle school through medical/graduate school and are offered during both the academic year and summer, granting access to many MCW departments and partnerships with organizations in the community.
Grow Your PotentialFor Prospective Students
OSID is committed to helping students access all of the resources they need to begin a successful educational career in a supportive environment.
Learn at MCWFor Current Students
OSID encourages students to get involved in campus programming, events, community outreach, and academic and professional development opportunities.
Enhance Your ExperiencePolicies
Students who demonstrate experiences in one or more of the following categories will be deemed to contribute to the diversity of MCW student body:
- Growing up in poverty or in a disadvantaged socioeconomic status
- Being the first person from one's family to attend college or graduate school
- Overcoming educational disadvantage (graduating from a high school with little resources or with a high dropout rate)
- Having a primary language other than English
- Living in a rural area
- Overcoming a significant handicap
Our ultimate goal is to educate and train the next generation of diverse physicians and equip you with the cultural competence necessary to serve a multicultural society.
Contact Us
Please reach out with questions about our mission or programs.
Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 955-0129 (fax)
studentdiversity@mcw.edu