Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity | Medical College of Wisconsin

The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity is passionate about education, and our work allows us the opportunity to couple that passion with our personal conviction of supporting students with the opportunity to realize their dreams as health science professionals. MCW provides a supportive environment in which students are mentored and challenged during their pursuit of their degree.

Mission

The Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity is committed to supporting diversity of all types. Through our professional programs within the School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy and Graduate School, we hope to ensure that the future of science and medicine includes dedicated professionals who provide compassionate clinical care and discover important scientific breakthroughs. We are devoted to serving high-performing and motivated learners from diverse backgrounds in the health science professions in realizing their dreams in health science careers.

Vision

Our vision is to provide the necessary support and enrichment for every student to become a health science professional. We aim to equip them with the skills to deliver culturally compassionate and competent patient-centered care.

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

studentdiversity@mcw.edu

(414) 805-4493

Jean Mallett, MBA

Program Director

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(414) 955-8734

Crystal L. Jushka, MEd

Program Manager

studentdiversity@mcw.edu

(414) 955-8273

Janet Peshek

Assistant to Malika Siker, MD, Associate Dean of Student Inclusion and Diversity; Student Inclusion & Diversity Associate

studentdiversity@mcw.edu

Ricardo Aguilar, MSEd

Program Coordinator II

studentdiversity@mcw.edu

Zandra E. Clevert

Program Coordinator for Student Inclusion, Engagement and Community Outreach

studentdiversity@mcw.edu

Devarati Syam, PhD

Program Manger

healthequityscholars@mcw.edu

Desirae Bartos , MPH

Administrative Fellow, Froedtert Health

ignite@mcw.edu

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 Potential

For 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.

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For Current Students

OSID encourages students to get involved in campus programming, events, community outreach, and academic and professional development opportunities.

Enhance Your Experience

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MCW medical student participates in pathway programs

MCW Student Works to Inspire Other Students From Underrepresented Backgrounds to Overcome Challenges, Achieve Their Dreams

January 16, 2024

There were plenty of obstacles that could have stopped Justin Perez from being where he is today.

Meet Our New Team Members

November 28, 2023

Welcome to our new Office of Educational Improvement team members.

MCW Student Explores Native American Heritage During Her Path in Medicine

March 9, 2023

Born into a low-resource household, Morgan Lockhart is a descendant of the Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians.

Stepping Up for Equity in Medicine, One Student at a Time

February 23, 2023

Jean Mallet and the Office of Student Inclusion and Diversity want students to reach their full potential.

Active Learning Clinics

February 21, 2023

The Office of Educational Improvement has created a new Active Learning Clinic (ALC). The goal of this clinic is to support educators in implementing active learning into their respective learning environments.

HIPAA Zoom and Brightspace

January 23, 2023

The Ed Tech team has taken some questions on the differences between HIPAA compliant Zoom and the regular Zoom license.

Instructional Design: Creating Effective Learning Experiences

January 11, 2023

One very enjoyable part of being an instructional designer is building relationships and rapport with course directors. Listening to their wants, needs, and pain points of current and future iterations of their course helps in creating a course that supports the learner.

Virtual Reality at MCW: A Bench to Bedside Experience

December 19, 2022

The Office of Educational Improvement (OEI) loves to collaborate with our ambitious and creative MCW faculty. OEI is working to bring virtual reality (VR) to the education mission at MCW.

Interprofessional Education in MCW School of Medicine: Gratitude and Hope for the Future

October 28, 2022

During October and November, MCW students will participate in workshops helping them to hone their skills in the essentials of interprofessional care: communication, values and ethics, professional roles and responsibilities, and teamwork.

From Dreamer to Doctor: Medical Student Awarded Scholarship

September 15, 2022

MCW student with DACA status overcomes challenges to achieve the future his parents wanted for him.

Virtual Reality in Health Sciences Education

April 22, 2022

With the increasing drive to provide clinical learning experiences, and the inherent difficulties in doing so, simulation has gained momentum as a method of delivering experiential learning.

OEI Teaching Toolbox: LCME Spotlight

April 20, 2022

The Office of Educational Improvement’s Teaching Toolbox offers a selection of resources to support our teaching faculty, including resources to support our medical school’s LCME accreditation.

OEI Teaching Toolbox: The Feedback Loop

March 29, 2022

The Office of Educational Improvement’s Teaching Toolbox offers a selection of resources to support our teaching faculty, including resources to support the feedback process in education. These resources include peer-reviewed articles related to giving and receiving feedback.

OEI Teaching Toolbox: Competency-Based Medical Education

February 24, 2022

The Office of Educational Improvement’s Teaching Toolbox offers a selection of resources to support our teaching faculty, including resources to support competency-based medical education. These resources are provided to help our educational faculty and staff understand competencies and entrustable...

Helping Local Students on Their Journey to Medical School

February 22, 2022

Student Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Professions (StEP-UP) program began serving students in 2017.

OEI Teaching Toolbox: Distance Learning

February 1, 2022

The Office of Educational Improvement’s Teaching Toolbox offers a selection of resources to support our teaching faculty, including variety of resources to support distance learning. These resources are provided to help our educational faculty and staff navigate current approaches to teaching and...

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