Accurate Representation of UW Medicine
UW Medicine is a Seattle-based family of organizations (some public, some private nonprofit) operated or managed as part of a University of Washington integrated academic health system. The integrated parts include Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center (Montlake and Northwest campuses), Fred Hutch Cancer Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, University of Washington School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.
This guide highlights how to identify UW Medicine, its faculty, staff, hospitals, clinics and associated entities.
How to identify us
- University of Washington School of Medicine
is OK for all clinical/research/teaching faculty - UW Medicine, the University of Washington’s health system
Incorrect ways to identify us
• University of Washington Medicine
• UW Medical Center
• UW Medical
• UW
How to identify our faculty members and staff
Use the following format when referring to UW Medicine faculty or staff in media-related content:
Examples:
- Dr. Helen Chu, a UW Medicine infectious diseases specialist
- Dr. Lara Oyetunji, an assistant professor of surgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine
- Dr. Douglas Diekema, UW Medicine / Seattle Children’s Hospital
- Dr. Susan Wong, a nephrologist with UW Medicine and the VA Puget Sound Health Care System
How to refer to our hospitals and clinics
Naming our facilities accurately is essential to reflect their roles and ensure public understanding.
- Harborview Medical Center
- University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake
- University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest
- UW Medicine Eastside Specialty Center
- UW Medicine Primary Care clinics
Fact book and additional resources
For comprehensive information on UW Medicine’s operations, achievements, and impact, consult our fact book.
Media relations contacts and resources
For media inquiries, assistance with stories or connecting with UW Medicine experts, reach out to our Media Relations team or explore our newsroom and social platforms for the latest updates.
- Media Relations Team: mediarelations@uw.edu
- Newsroom: newsroom.uw.edu
- Twitter: @uwmnewsroom
- Bluesky: @uwmnewsroom.bsky.social