These are the approved UW Medicine Zoom or virtual backgrounds. Use an official UW Medicine branded Zoom or Teams background, a clean real space or a blur — and always keep it professional and private.
Guidelines
- Use only official virtual backgrounds when representing UW Medicine or an entity.
- You may use an official branded background template to add your office, department or clinic name. These templates are available in Canva.
- Do not alter the template beyond adding the department name (no observances or extra messages).
- Do not move, resize or recolor logos or design elements.
- No unapproved graphics, slogans, hashtags or images.
- Keep backgrounds simple and distraction-free.
Privacy and Professionalism
- Make sure no patient information, confidential data or personal items are visible.
- Blur is fine, especially if it helps protect privacy.
- Real backgrounds should be tidy and professional.
- Ensure your face is clearly visible with good lighting.
Brand Backgrounds
Research Improves Lives
Organizational Backgrounds
Airlift Northwest
Harborview Medical Center
Primary Care
University of Washington Medical Center
University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake Campus
University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest Campus
