Central to the Division of Health Equity and Community Engagement 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.
Faculty Development
Faculty have been provided support to take part in longitudinal training that will advance their careers in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Academic Year 2022-2023
- Adedoyin Adesina, M.D.- Advanced Research Methodologies, Evaluation, and Design (ARMED)
Academic Year 2021-2022
- Adedoyin Adesina, M.D. - BCM Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Research, and Training Junior Faculty Scholar
- Edgardo Ordoñez, M.D., M.P.H.- ACGME Equity Matters DEI Leadership Fellowship
- Edgardo Ordoñez, M.D., M.P.H.- Advanced Research Methodologies, Evaluation, and Design in Medical Education (ARMED MedEd)
- Ynhi Thomas, M.D., M.P.H., M.Sc.- Advanced Research Methodologies, Evaluation, and Design (ARMED)
- Brianna Wapples, M.D. - BCM Center of Excellence in Health Equity, Research, and Training Junior Faculty Scholar
- Anisha Turner, M.D., M.B.A.- American College of Emergency Physicians Teaching Fellowship
Resident Travel Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to trainees for professional development opportunities or for involvement as speakers at events that advance diversity, inclusion, and health equity.
Academic Year 2022-2023
- Michell Suh, M.D.- Scholarship to participate in DEI panel discussion at SAEM 23
- Makayla Williams, M.D.- Scholarship to participate in DEI recruitment initiatives at SAEM 23
- Lauren Tamara Wilson, M.D.- Scholarship to present DEI didactic at SAEM 23
Academic Year 2021-2022
- 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
Scholarship for Rotating Student
Our department has a long-standing history of promoting and supporting diversity in its training of the next generation of physicians. This commitment to diversity both strengthens our community and ensures the delivery of the highest quality patient care. We provide medical students who are dedicated to health equity, community service and leadership, a rich experience in our department through a competitive application process.
2022 Scholarship Recipients
- Chinweoke Osigwe- University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine c/o 2023
- Chinelo Obinero- Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine c/o 2023
- Jada Henderson-Medical College of Georgia c/o 2023
- Cheysaliz Perez Verdejo- Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine c/o 2023
2021 Scholarship Recipients
- Samantha Tall- Meharry Medical College c/o 2022
- Paris Price- Meharry Medical College c/o 2022
- Kitan Akinosho- Carle Illinois College of Medicine c/o 2022
- Jasmine Chigbu- Duke University School of Medicine c/o 2022