Belonging and Community Engagement

The 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 also committed to ensuring an environment that imbues a sense of belonging, dignity and respect for everyone.

“The department is committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels safe, welcome and included and where all can achieve their greatest potential.”

Mark Rupp, MD

Interim Chair, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine

Inspiring Excellence

The vision for the Department of Internal Medicine's Office of Belonging and Community Engagement involves institutional, regional and national leadership and recognition in four pillars: People, Culture, Leadership and Education, and Patient Care and Community Engagement.

A group of Internal Medicine residents rounding with a female faculty member.

People

We are consistent in our recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and trainees that represent our community.

A selfie of a group of Internal Medicine residents on rotation with their attending physician.

Culture

We foster a culture of belonging within the department where faculty, staff and trainees of all backgrounds can be successful when they bring their authentic selves to work.

An Internal Medicine residents meets with a member of his leadership team.

Leadership and Education

We provide reliable leadership and education ensuring all patients and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.

An Internal Medicine resident examines a patient at Midtown Clinic.

Patient Care and Engagement

We ensure that all patients receive high-quality care with an emphasis on reducing health disparities and strengthening our ties with the Omaha community.

Dr. Jasmine Marcelin leads our Office of Belonging and Community Engagement

News From the Office of Belonging and Community Engagement

ENGAGED is a monthly newsletter from the Office of Belonging and Community Engagement. It offers information about our initiatives, campus happenings and bite-sized education opportunities in an easily accessible format.

Meet Our Team

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

Phone: 402-559-8650
Fax: 402-559-5581

Chelsea Navarrette, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine
Associate Vice Chair of Belonging and Community Engagement, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine

Natalie Crump, MBBS

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine
Belonging and Community Engagement Council Co-Chair, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine

Jennifer Davis, MD

Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Belonging and Community Engagement Council Co-Chair, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine

Phone: 402-559-5392
Fax: 402-553-5527

Stacy Rafferty

Program Manager, Belonging and Community Engagement

Maureen Seymour-Karpf

Executive Administrative Assistant

A meeting of the Internal Medicine Residency Program's council

Extraordinary Culture and Environment Residency Council

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.

Visiting Student Externship

The Department of Internal Medicine 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.

Campus Engagement

With a strong campus culture, UNMC is a welcoming organization where all our faculty, staff and students feel valued.

Educational Resources

The McGoogan Health Sciences Library has created a research guide of recommended books, educational resources and articles on health disparities.