Mission Statement:
The Diversity and Inclusion Committee at Unity Health Graduate Medical Education Department believes that a vibrant and diverse institutional climate is essential to medical education and the work environment. This committee celebrates the many dimensions of diversity in our department that include, but are not limited to, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ability, religion, and socioeconomic background while promoting a culture of inclusion to residents from diverse communities. We want all faculty, staff, trainees, and students to feel welcomed, respected, and supported at Unity Health.
GME Residents:
- Psychiatry: Drs. Jennifer Gonzalez, Fahim Rasul, Justinz Kunz
- Family Medicine: Drs. Amulya Yadlapalli, Sibin Nair, Ike Nwanonyiri, Faihza Hill
- Internal Medicine: Drs. Ismail Ganim, Mohsin Altaf, Robert Johnson, Majd Wess
- Emergency Medicine: Kristen O’Connel
2021-22 Resident Statistics - All Programs
Ethnicity
|
1% |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
|
27% |
Asian |
|
5% |
Black or African American |
|
7% |
Hispanic or Latino |
|
0% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
|
51% |
White |
|
1% |
Other |
|
2% |
Prefer Not to Answer |
|
39% |
More than one Race/Ethnicity |
Gender
|
Female |
29 |
30.85% |
|
Male |
65 |
69.15% |
|
94 |
Age Groups
|
Age Groups |
|||||
|
2021-22 |
20-29 |
30-39 |
40-49 |
50+ |
Totals |
|
IM |
13 |
18 |
2 |
0 |
33 |
|
FM |
4 |
13 |
1 |
0 |
18 |
|
PM |
4 |
10 |
1 |
1 |
16 |
|
EM |
14 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
18 |
|
TY |
6 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
9 |
|
Nos. |
41 |
48 |
4 |
1 |
94 |
|
% |
43.62% |
51.06% |
4.26% |
1.06% |
|
PROJECTS:
Educating and Empowering Providers to Provide the Best Standard of Care for Deaf Signing Patients
Drawing on her own experience as a sign language interpreter, as well as local and federal laws, Dr. Epperson developed a guideline for residents in the use of sign language interpreters. The guideline included relative laws and requirements, best practices for working with D/deaf patients, and resources to act as quick guide residents could use to access more information and/or interpreters for their practice
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
A resident-led initiative grew into partnerships with the Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care, Unity-Health, the Arkansas Minority Health Commission, and the Arkansas Department of Health to promote widespread and equitable distribution of the Covid-19 vaccine. Thousands of people have been vaccinated in our mass vaccination clinics and smaller satellite clinics were helped for underserved groups including our Black and Spanish-Speaking communities.
Survey study: resident perceptions and expectations of the GME DIC
An IRB-approved survey was distributed to query residents regarding their expectations for the GME Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The purpose of this survey was to learn from residents how this committee can effectively serve the needs of our residents.
Resident biography updates and resident video biographies
This resident-initiated project highlights the diversity within the GME department. A diverse group of residents has also been showcased in short videos to show off a brief snapshot of our diverse backgrounds.
Knowledge Assessment of Interpretation Services Among Medical Residents
The purpose of this study was to assess residents’ knowledge of the interpretation services available at the hospital. An educational program was created to increase resident knowledge of the interpretation services available, provide instruction on how to access the services, and to increase the utilization of interpretation services by residents. This study was presented at the American Psychiatric Association 2021 (Virtual) Annual Meeting.
Women's Physician Group
The mission of WPG is to support and promote the professional development, career advancement, and leadership opportunities for women physicians at Unity Health-WCMC. We strive to make healthcare more collaborative, accessible, and inclusive. We work to address any inequalities within Unity Health – WCMC in order to create a safer environment for patients to heal, for residents to learn, and for families to come together in support of their loved ones.
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