Central to the Division of Diversity and Health Equity is the recruitment and retention of a diverse physician workforce. This is achieved through intentional recruitment and holistic review of all applicants for residency, fellowship, and faculty positions.
The following are examples of our scholarships and resident and faculty development initiatives:
Resident JEDI Travel Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to trainees for professional development opportunities or for involvement as speakers at events that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Academic Year 2021-22
- Lynea Bull, M.D.- Scholarship to present DEI didactic at SAEM 22
- Joe Iluore, M.D.- Scholarship for recruitment initiatives at SNMA AMEC 22
- Fabiana Juan Martinuzzi- Scholarship to facilitate DEI workshop at SAEM 22
- Mike Stewart, M.D.- Scholarship for recruitment initiatives at SNMA AMEC 22
- Michell Suh, MD- Scholarship to facilitate DEI workshop at SAEM 22
- Ben Weigel, M.D.- Scholarship to present DEI didactic at SAEM 22
- Lauren Tamara Wilson, M.D.- Scholarship to present DEI didactic at SAEM 22
Faculty JEDI Development
Faculty are provided support to take part in longitudinal training that will advance their careers in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Academic Year 2021-2022
- Adedoyin Adesina, M.D. - BCM Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Research, and Training Junior Faculty Scholar
- Edgardo Ordonez, M.D. - MPH- ACGME Equity Matters DEI Leadership Fellowship
- Brianna Wapples, M.D. - BCM Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Research, and Training Junior Faculty Scholar
Underrepresented in Medicine Student Scholarships
View information about the Underrepresented in Medicine Student Scholarships.
