Extraordinary Culture and Environment
The UNMC Department of Internal Medicine is committed to recruiting and supporting house officers, advanced practice providers, faculty and staff who represent the range of backgrounds and experiences of our patients and community. We are committed to ensuring an environment that imbues a sense of belonging, dignity and respect for everyone.
“Our Internal Medicine residency is committed to educating and caring for people from all walks of life. We have an extraordinary culture at UNMC of supporting residents from a variety of backgrounds as they grow into caring, thoughtful, outstanding Internal Medicine physicians.”

Tammy Wichman, MD
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
In 2020, the Internal Medicine Residency Program established a council focused on ensuring our residency reflects our patient population and provides an environment for residents to succeed. Members of the council collaborate with the Department of Internal Medicine Office of Belonging and Community Engagement.
Council Subcommittees
The council meets quarterly and subcommittees work on projects in between meetings. Subcommittees include:
- Recruiting. Members of this subcommittee participate in regional and national conferences to enhance visibility of our program and reach new potential applicants.
- Selection Committee Reform.
- Belonging and Engagement.
- Outreach. Members participate in the UNMC Summer Health Professions Education Program)

Jasmine R. Marcelin, MD, FACP, FIDSA
Vice Chair of Belonging and Community Engagement, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Associate Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Associate Medical Director, Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
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Chelsea Navarrette, MD
Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine
Associate Vice Chair of Belonging and Community Engagement, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine