Emergency Medicine believes that our dimensions of difference unify us.
The Department of Emergency Medicine is dedicated to advancing a diverse and inclusive workforce that can lead clinical, educational, research, and service excellence and drive equitable care for our diverse patient populations.
The department is working on threading DEI-related content throughout our medical school clerkship and residency and fellowship programs. Themes of particular interest include:
You can view some of the department’s contributions through the following MedEdPORTAL Publications:
Addressing Interpersonal Violence as a Health Policy Question Using Interprofessional Community Educators - Amy Clithero, MBA, Danielle Albright, PhD, Elena Bissell, MD, Gabe Campos, JB, MBA, Karen Armitage, MD, Brian Solan, MD, Cameron Crandall, MD
Beyond Men, Women, or Both: A Comprehensive, LGBTQ-Inclusive, Implicit-Bias-Aware, Standardized-Patient-Based Sexual History Taking Curriculum - Jacob J. Mayfield, MD, Emily M. Ball, MD, Kory A. Tillery, MBA, Cameron Crandall, MD, Julia Dexter, J. Michael Winer, BA, Zachary M. Bosshardt, Jason H. Welch, Ella Dolan, Edward R. Fancovic, MD, Andrea I. Nañez, MD, Henning De May, Esmé Finlay, MD, Staci M. Lee, MD, Carl G. Streed, MD, Khizer Ashraf
Andrea N. Garcia, MD, MS, Monique C. Castro, MS, LMFT, John Paul Sánchez, MD, MPH
Recent Submissions
Apply Now! The purpose of the on-line fellowship is to guide learners in the development, implementation, evaluation, and submission of a DEI-related educational project to MedEdPORTAL for publication consideration. The fellowship will primarily focus on content related to Indigenous health, Hispanic health (including medical Spanish), anti-racism work, border and migrant health, sexual and gender minority health, and gender discrimination. Fellows will be advised by EM faculty and residents and will network with the entire department.
Who should apply?
EM bound medical students from across the country. This is a rolling application process.
What is the application deadline?
The application process is rolling. However, the program is capped to five students.
Is there a stipend?
Fellows who successfully submit their project to MedEdPORTAL will be compensated with a $2,000 stipend.
What is the time commitment?
The time commitment is variable and depends on the type of educational project undertaken (e.g. simulation, workshop, etc.) Learners are encouraged to set aside at least one initial month of elective time AND approximately 10 hours a month for five additional months to ensure successful completion of the MedEdPORTAL submission.
How do I apply?
Complete the following link
Inquiries can be submitted to J.P. Sánchez MD, MPH, Vice Chair, DEI, EM and Associate Editor, MedEdPORTAL at jopsanchez@salud.unm.edu
UNM Emergency Medicine Chairperson McLaughlin (left), Interim Dean McGrew (middle), Vice Chancellor Romero-Leggott (right) presented at the Mid-Year Pre-Faculty Career Development Conference and Summary Report, National Center for Pre-Faculty Development
The conference talk about promising and best practices in promoting diverse trainees in considering academic careers as faculty and senior administrators. Special workshops on applying for an academic residency or fellowship or first academic position were offered.
Congratulations to Ashley Jaramillo-Huff (Ob-Gyn Resident), Mirella Galvan de la Cruz MSIV, and Christian Mateo Garcia MD (EM Chief Resident - Below) for winning the 2020 BNGAP National Pre-Faculty Award. View congratulatory video
Black History Month February
Women's History Month March
Asian History Month May
LGBTQ+ Pride Month June
Please visit the following link to view the Celebrating Diversity months activities and events.
https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/celebrating/
UNM EM Faculty are participating in the LMSA Mentorship Program to help support LMSA members in exploring emergency medicine careers.
Available resources:
ANNOUNCEMENTS…
DEI EM Committee Launched on September 2020 reoccurring monthly meetings every 3rd Tuesday from 1-2pm. Please notify Audrea Garcia with any questions at aegarcia@salud.unm.edu. (Future reports to be listed here)
This committee meets on a monthly basis and supports the department’s efforts to advance a diverse and inclusive workforce that can lead clinical, educational, research, and service excellence and drive equitable care for our diverse patient populations.
Learn about how the University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center, Emergency Medicine Department, and the Office for DEI HSC is uplifting the diverse voices at our institution through Heritage Month Celebrations (National Disabilities Month- October, Indigenous People Month- November)
We are grateful to serve as institutional co-sponsors following DEI-related national organizations (and/or centers)
The Student National Medical Association
National Center for LMSA Leadership and Advancement
National Center for Pre-Faculty Development
John Paul Sánchez MD, MPH (He, Him, El)
Executive Associate Vice Chancellor
Health Sciences Center, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), UNM
Interim Executive Diversity Officer
Professor with Tenure & Vice Chair DEI, Emergency Medicine
Fellowship Director, Learning Environment Office
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (UNM SOM)
jopsanchez@salud.unm.edu
Audrea Garcia
Administration Support
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), Emergency Medicine
aegarcia@salud.unm.edu
Department of Emergency Medicine
MSC11 6025
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-5062
Fax: (505) 272-6503
hsc-emed@salud.unm.edu