The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine supports faculty, staff and students. Our team aims to increase diversity among health care professionals, leaders and scientists.
We’re creating an environment where everyone feels valued, is expected to thrive and realizes their full potential. As the state’s flagship university, our population’s health depends on us.
Our office provides training and support for:
Congratulations to Internal Medicine faculty members, Drs. Alisha Parada and David G. Parajon, for being selected for the 2021 National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) Leadership Fellowship, a training program for mid-career physicians with significant leadership experience who are committed to the work of improving public health.
Fellows will participate in a weekly training facilitated by a Core Faculty team each Friday, August - October, 2021 and present policy papers at NHMA’s 2022 Annual Conference in March of 2022.
These weekly afternoon webinars will consist of public health speakers with panels ranging from media and advocacy to how to work with different stakeholders in the public health arena to address health disparities in the Hispanic community.
The School of Medicine Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is here for you.
J.P. Sánchez, MD, MPH
Interim Executive Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer, UNM School of Medicine
Executive Associate Vice Chancellor, HSC Office for Diversity Equity and Inclusion
JoPSanchez@salud.unm.edu
Mike Kendall
Program Specialist
MAKendall@salud.unm.edu
