Equity and Inclusive Excellence
A wealth of data in business, healthcare, research and education demonstrates that diversity drives excellence.
The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to recruiting and supporting residents, fellows, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds that represent the diversity of our patients and community. We are also committed to ensuring an environment that is inclusive and imbues a sense of belonging for historically excluded people including racial, ethnic and religious minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Inspiring Excellence, Leading with Equity
The vision for the Department of Internal Medicine's Office of Equity and Inclusive Excellence involves institutional, regional and national leadership and recognition in four pillars: People, Culture, Leadership and Education, and Patient Care and Community Engagement.
Dr. Jasmine Marcelin leads our Office of Equity and Inclusive Excellence
Jasmine Marcelin, MD, has been selected as the inaugural vice chair of equity and inclusive excellence for the UNMC Department of Internal Medicine.
“We look forward to expanding our justice, equity, diversity and inclusion efforts more broadly across our department.”
Department of Internal Medicine Resources
The Department of Internal Medicine is committed to recruiting and supporting residents, fellows, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds that represent the diversity of our patients and community.
DIVERSE Council
The mission of the Developing an Inclusive and Varied Environment for Residents, Students and Educators (DIVERSE) Task Force is to transform the Internal Medicine residency into one that reflects the diversity of our patient population and ensure that our residency provides an inclusive environment for residents to succeed.
Visiting Student Externship
The Visiting Student Externship provides funding to support fourth-year visiting medical students who have demonstrated experience in or a commitment to working with individuals who have been historically underserved in health care or underrepresented in medicine.
Featured Events
Dr. Carlos del Rio will speak on "The Healthcare Needs of Migrants" at Grand Rounds on Sept. 22, 12 pm CST, in the DRCI auditorium. His talk will describe migration from Mexico to the United States, list barriers to healthcare among migrants, and explain health disparities impacting those migrating to the U.S.
Click here to learn more and register.
Hispanic Heritage Month is observed annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.