An important aspect of our work includes conducting research and implementing initiatives that aim to eliminate health disparities. We also strive to advance the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion through scholarly contributions and sharing best practices.
Current JEDI Projects
- Sex and Race-based Differences in CTPE Ordering
- Diabetes Initiative Assessing Benefits of Early Treatment, Education, and Screening (DIABETES ED)
- Racial and Gender Disparities in Restraint Use
- LEP and Language Interpreter Education for Medical Students
Recent JEDI Publications
Peer-reviewed Publications
Oh L, Linden JA, Zeidan A, et al. Overcoming barriers to promotion for women and underrepresented in medicine faculty in academic emergency medicine. J Am Coll Emerg Physicians Open. 2021;2(6):e12552. Published 2021 Dec 21. doi:10.1002/emp2.12552
Wilson LT, Milliken L, Cagande C, Stewart C. Responding to Recommended Changes to the 2020-2021 Residency Recruitment Process From a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Perspective [published online ahead of print, 2021 Aug 10]. Acad Med. 2021;10.1097/ACM.0000000000004361. doi:10.1097/ACM.0000000000004361
Thomas YT, Newman CB, Faynshtayn NG, McGregor AJ. Exploring Obesity as a Gendered Contagion: Impact on Lifestyle Interventions to Improve Cardiovascular Health [published online ahead of print, 2021 Dec 19]. Clin Ther. 2021;S0149-2918(21)00465-3. doi:10.1016/j.clinthera.2021.11.011
Thomas YT, Chary AN. An anthropological approach to effecting change as a medical trainee. AEM Educ Train. 2021;5(4):e10656. Published 2021 Aug 1. doi:10.1002/aet2.10656
Ordonez E, Dowdell K, Navejar NM, Dongawar D, Itani A, Salihu HM. An Assessment of the Social Determinants of Health in an Urban Emergency Department. West J Emerg Med. 2021;22(4):890-897
Weygandt PL, Smylie L, Ordonez E, Jordan J, Chung AS. Factors influencing emergency medicine residency choice: Diversity, community, and recruitment red flags. AEM Educ Train. 2021;5(4):e10638. Published 2021 Aug 1. doi:10.1002/aet2.10638
Other Publications
Women in Academic EM: Why Leadership in Medicine Needs Women
Developing a Diverse and Inclusive Pipeline in Emergency Medicine: Part 3
Developing a Diverse and Inclusive Pipeline in Emergency Medicine: Part 2
Developing a Diverse and Inclusive Pipeline in Emergency Medicine: Part 1
COVID-19 Through the Lenses of Immigrants
We Took an Oath: The Physician's Role in Use of Excessive Force by Law Enforcement
Sex and Race Matter in Terms of Diagnostic Studies and Treatments Received
Mentorship: The Secret to Success for Underrepresented in Medicine Faculty
50 Terms to Engage in Racial Equity and Justice
The Intersection of Social Determinants of Health, Health Equity, and COVID-19
Opportunity Cost to Advancing Diversity and Inclusion: The Hidden Fees of the Minority Tax
