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.
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.
People
We are consistent in our recruitment and retention of faculty, staff and trainees that represent our community.
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.
Leadership and Education
We provide reliable leadership and education ensuring all patients and colleagues are treated with dignity and respect.
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.
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
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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Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine
Associate Vice Chair of Belonging and Community Engagement, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Hospital Medicine
Belonging and Community Engagement Council Co-Chair, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
Assistant Professor, UNMC Division of Infectious Diseases
Belonging and Community Engagement Council Co-Chair, UNMC Department of Internal Medicine
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Program Manager, Belonging and Community Engagement
Executive Administrative Assistant
Department of Internal Medicine Resources
Residents, Students and Educators 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.