Services & Information for Trainees
There are a number of different resources at The University of Michigan that are available to all students and trainees. Whether you’re looking for communities of peers, support, training, education, or outreach, you’ll find information and resources at the links below.
Wait, why are there so many different groups and links, & which ones are for me?
The University of Michigan is comprised of many colleges, groups, and units. Each of the groups below offers resources and programming related to Career & Professional Development, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness, Student Groups, and Ann Arbor Living listed on their website.
Below is a brief description if each unit or group followed by links that we hope you find helpful. Of course, webpages and links do change. So if you’re having trouble finding what you’re looking for, please contact each office directly.
Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Under the leadership of Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion & Chief Diversity Officer Robert Sellers, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable university community. https://diversity.umich.edu/resources/office-of-diversity-equity-inclusion/
The Spectrum Center:The Spectrum Center at University of Michigan is a collaborative space in which all members of the University and local community are welcome. Through collaboration and partnership efforts, the Center supports students to thrive in a diverse society and globally. The Center works toward enhancing the campus climate and support services for LGBTQ+ students, staff, and faculty at the University through education, advocacy, and community building. https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/
Sexual Assault Prevention and AwarenessCenter : The Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Center (SAPAC) provides free and confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, and support for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and sexual harassment who are University of Michigan students, faculty and staff. All services are free and confidential to the University of Michigan community and are provided by professional SAPAC staff members and include Crisis Intervention, Advocacy, and Support Groups. https://sapac.umich.edu/
Center for the Education of Women: The Center for the Education of Women provides academic, financial, and professional support through career and education counseling, funding, workshops, events, and a diverse, welcoming community to empower women to reach their full potential. http://www.cew.umich.edu/
The Rackham Graduate School partners at multiple levels with every school and college on campus to ensure the quality of graduate education, encourage innovation, and build a vibrant and diverse student community. Thus, their focus is on providing resources to graduate students from masters through PhD in any program at UM. https://rackham.umich.edu/ https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
OGPS: The Office of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies provides resources and support for current graduate students, postdocs, and postbacs in the biomedical sciences. Thus, OGPS is specific to those training in biomedical sciences at UM, whereas Rackham encompasses all graduate education at the University of Michigan. https://ogps.med.umich.edu/
OHEI:The Office for Health Equity and Inclusion develops mechanisms for inclusion, diversity and cultural sensitivity among faculty, students and staff at Michigan Medicine (UM Medical School and Hospital). OHEI also advances clinical care for under-served patient populations through research and education. Under the leadership of David J. Brown, MD, Associate Vice President and Associate Dean for Health Equity and Inclusion and Phyllis M. Blackman, MBA, Administrative Director, OHEI's goal is to transform health care and ensure health care equity. https://ohei.med.umich.edu/
LINKS BY CATEGORY: Information below is from one of the primary websites and groups listed above. Last updated 7-1-2019
Career & Professional Development
https://rackham.umich.edu/professional-development/
https://ogps.med.umich.edu/resources/cpd/
https://ohei.med.umich.edu/professional-development
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/training-consultation-requests
https://sapac.umich.edu/prevention-education-initiatives
http://www.cew.umich.edu/events-workshops/
Center for Research on Learning and Teaching (CRLT) http://www.crlt.umich.edu/
University of Michigan Teaching and Technology Collaborative http://ttc.iss.lsa.umich.edu/ttc/
UM Graduate Teacher Certificate http://crlt.umich.edu/um.gtc/introduction_to_program
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
Each site below contains links to resources, education, outreach and support groups related to DEI at UM:
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/
https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/international-students/
https://ogps.med.umich.edu/resources/dei/
http://diversity.med.umich.edu/
Health and Wellness
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/#rackhamLifeSection3
Includes resources about physical and mental health, religion and spirituality, safety, volunteering, sports and recreation
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/help-and-support/
Includes resources about conflict resolution and student grievances, leave of absence coordinator, counseling & psychological services, discrimination and harassment, physical and mental health resources, legal services, and emergency financial support.
https://ogps.med.umich.edu/resources/health-wellness/
Includes links to many free resources to maintain physical, emotional, and intellectual well-being, including free fitness classes, mental health counselling and occupational support.
Includes information about programming sponsored by OHEI
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/health-wellness
Includes resources for sexual health, rans care at UM, faith & spirituality, mental health & relationships and more.
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/crisis-response-support
Includes local and national resources and support for LGBTQ+ students
https://sapac.umich.edu/article/182
Includes information for how to obtain free and confidential crisis intervention, advocacy, and support for survivors of sexual assault, intimate partner violence, stalking and sexual harassment who are University of Michigan students, faculty and staff.
http://www.cew.umich.edu/counseling/
Includes information about the CEW comprehensive counseling program as well as eduction; this is open to everyone at U-M and in the community.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Student Groups:
https://ogps.med.umich.edu/resources/student-groups/
This page contains links to many graduate student groups on campus including Scientists for Outreach on Addiction Research, the Association for Women in Science, the African Graduate Student’s Association, Association of Multicultural Scientists, Biomedical Graduate Student Government and many more.
https://ohei.med.umich.edu/medical-and-biomedical-student-support/student-sponsored-organizations[C1]
Includes links to student sponsored organizations related to the medical school including the Black Medical Association, Doctors of Tomorrow, OutMD, Latin American and Native American Medical Association, Medical Students of Middle Eastern Descent, United Asian American Medical Student Association and many more.
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/social-support-groups
Includes link to student and national groups related to LGBTQ+ including the Coalition for Queer and Trans People of Color, LGBT+ Michigan, oSTEM (Out in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and more.
http://www.cew.umich.edu/advocacy-initiatives/cew-student-advisory-board/
The CEW+ Student Advisory Board (SAB) works to inform and advise CEW+ leadership on the challenges faced by students, with a focus on the unique needs of underserved, and underrepresented students. The SAB assists in developing relevant and engaging programs, workshops, and initiatives that are responsive to the emerging needs of underserved students. By highlighting student voices and gaining insight into the needs of this population, CEW+ is able to present concerns and feedback to University leadership. [C2]
Additional Student Groups:
Mentoring
https://ogps.med.umich.edu/resources/mentoring/
Includes links for finding mentors, mentoring resources, mentoring workshops and events, and Rackham’s MORE program (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence; see also link below)
https://rackham.umich.edu/faculty-and-staff/resources-for-directors/mentoring/#steering-committee
MORE (Mentoring Others Results in Excellence) is Rackham’s faculty committee on mentoring, which engages with faculty and graduate students to foster conversations about mentoring. Specifically, the committee provides faculty with effective tools and practices for mentoring graduate students in an effort to improve retention, productivity and overall student success. MORE committee members are twelve faculty with appointments in six different Schools and Colleges of the University of Michigan and it is sponsored by Rackham Graduate School, and The Office of the Provost. This link also includes resources and training for mentors.
https://ohei.med.umich.edu/medical-and-biomedical-student-support
Includes links to programs, initiatives, and student sponsored organizations related to the Medical School.
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/mentorship
Includes information about peer mentoring and faculty mentors.
Ann Arbor Living
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/#rackhamLifeSection3
Includes resources about arts & culture, grocery, housing, and transportation.
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/international-students/
Includes information about international student organizations at UM, international grocery stores in the area, transportation, the English language institute and the UM International Center.
https://spectrumcenter.umich.edu/navigating-campus
Includes information for navigating campus including gender inclusive restrooms, housing and more.
Parking and Transportation Services http://ltp.umich.edu/
Resources for International students
https://internationalcenter.umich.edu/
https://rackham.umich.edu/rackham-life/international-students/
Includes information about international student organizations at UM, international grocery stores in the area, transportation, the English language institute and the UM International Center.
Other Services & Useful Links:
University Health Services www.uhs.umich.edu
Rackham Doctoral Student Information https://rackham.umich.edu/current-students/
Rackham Resources Page http://www.rackham.umich.edu/funding
Central Campus Recreation Building(CCRB) www.recsports.umich.edu/facilities/ccrb.html
Campus Information Centers http://campusinfo.umich.edu/
Student Legal Services: studentlegalservices.umich.edu
Office of Student Conflict Resolution: oscr.umich.edu
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) http://caps.umich.edu/
OGPS Counselor Kate Hagadone: https://ogpscounselors.youcanbook.me/
[C1]This one is mostly for MDs, but our trainees may enjoy the programming or just the contact the groups offer.
[C2]This may be undergrads only; not sure.