MCW Honored With Several Awards: Forbes 2023 Best-In-State Employer, and INSIGHT Into Diversity for Success in Inclusivity and STEM Advancement
The Medical College of Wisconsin is pleased to announce that it was recently honored with several awards in recognition of its exceptional work environment and its commitment to diversity and inclusion in the advancement of STEM.
Forbes has recognized MCW as a Best-In-State Employer for the third consecutive year, based on 2.1 million employer recommendations from employees working for U.S. companies with at least 500 employees. Nationwide, MCW ranks in the top 3.1% of all U.S. employers with 500 or more employees by making the Forbes 2023 Best-In-State Employers list.
Employees were asked via anonymous surveys to give their opinions on a series of statements surrounding work-related topics such as diversity, salary, potential for development, working conditions, and company image of their current employer, which were conducted by Forbes and Statista Inc. between October 2022 and June 2023. The evaluation was made on a state-by-state basis within three criteria: in-state indirect recommendations, national in-industry indirect recommendations, and direct recommendations.
“MCW is committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported, and I am honored that our institution has received this recognition by Forbes for the past three years,” said John R. Raymond, Sr., MD, president and CEO. “As we look to the future by investing in our people, programs, partnerships, and communities, I am confident that living our core values of caring, collaboration, curiosity, inclusion, integrity and respect will lead to opportunities for our continued growth as one of Wisconsin’s top employers.”
“This recognition truly is a testament to our incredible employees, who are the foundation of our success and together make MCW an exceptional place to work and learn,” said Adrienne Mitchell, MBA, senior vice president, Human Resources and Faculty Affairs. “We are so proud of our employees for their unwavering commitment to MCW’s mission, vision and values, and we believe that when our people thrive, our organization thrives.”
MCW also was recognized by INSIGHT Into Diversity for its exceptional progress in inclusivity in higher education, as well as its pioneering promotion of STEM education, by receiving both the 2023 INSIGHT Into Diversity STEM Award and the 2023 Health Professions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award.
Through the Student Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Professions (StEP-UP) programs, MCW prepares talented individuals from underrepresented backgrounds through STEM education. StEP-UP is a dynamic multiyear program designed to engage middle school through college students, providing them with hands-on experiences in the medical field and offering an environment that nurtures their academic growth. The program also plays a pivotal role in guiding students through the complexities of the medical school application process.
The INSIGHT awards not only reflect MCW’s commitment to excellence but also highlight its pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare and research. By earning the HEED award, MCW is demonstrating its determination to foster excellence by creating a more inclusive and equitable environment for all.
"We are pleased to receive these awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity, which underscore our unwavering commitment to excellence by fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment," said Dr. C. Greer Jordan, Vice President of Inclusion and Diversity at the Medical College of Wisconsin. “MCW remains dedicated to nurturing a culture that welcomes diversity and cultivates its benefits for the success of our missions. We believe that a diverse academic community is essential for driving innovation and advancing excellence in healthcare and STEM fields."