Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Department of Medicine

Building upon our Bronx roots, our mission is to improve the health of the people and communities we serve through compassionate, patient-centered care, scientific discovery, humanistic education, community engagement, and absolute commitment to social justice.

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Associate Chair

Dr. Alyson Myers

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A Message from Our Associate Chair

Dr. Alyson Myers, associate chair of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), describes department of medicine programs and initiatives aimed at increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the healthcare workplace both at Montefiore Einstein and beyond. This includes, but is not limited to, increasing the diversity of trainees and members of the department of medicine; creating an inclusive workspace for all department members; devising health equity metrics; and training members of the department on issues of DEI.

Information for Students

Visiting Medical Student Elective Program

Visiting Medical Student Elective Program: K619 Navigating Care for Marginalized Patients, Populations, and Providers

The department of medicine’s Visiting Student Elective, which takes place each summer, is open to internal Einstein students and visiting medical students (from LCME-accredited medical schools) who have an interest in health care disparities. The elective provides students with inpatient and/or outpatient exposure for four weeks of either dermatology or primary care/medicine subspecialties.

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Diversity News

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Bringing the Furture of Medicine to the Bronx: Our Summer Medical Student Elective in Health Disparities

October 16, 2024
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For Bronx High Schoolers, a Step along the Pathway to Their Potential

October 16, 2024
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On My Mind: Elections

October 16, 2024

Department Of Medicine Diversity Council

Members of the diversity council help promote, advise on, and monitor programs to enhance diversity throughout the department of medicine. It is comprised of faculty from the department’s 14 divisions, as well as fellows, residents, support staff, and members from our community programs throughout Montefiore Einstein.

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Residency and Fellowship Programs

Department of medicine programs allow fellows and residents the opportunity to become great, ethical physicians and to develop into independent investigators and future leaders. Read more about what we offer.

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Non-Discrimination Against and Accommodation of Individuals with Disabilities (including Pregnancy)

Montefiore Einstein complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) and applicable state and local laws (including the New York City Human Rights Law) providing for nondiscrimination in employment for qualified individuals with disabilities (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical condition).

Our related policies apply to all Associates (including, but not limited to, employed physicians, attending physicians, house staff, students, volunteers) and vendors, independent contractors, and agency workers and applicants.

Any applicant or Associate who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job may refer to the following policies:

VI-8 Non-Discrimination Against and Accomodation of Individuals with Disabilities

Diversity at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Einstein Office of Diversity and Inclusion - furthering our legacy of equity

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Contact Us

For any questions, feel free to call or e-mail us at:

Ashley Cunningham, Project Associate
ahunter@montefiore.org
718.430.2729

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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus
1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461

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Honoring Our Veterans, Active Service Members, and Military Families This November

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Bringing the Future of Medicine to the Bronx: Our Summer Medical Student Elective in Health Disparities

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For Bronx High Schoolers, a Step along the Pathway to Their Potential

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On My Mind: Elections

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Department of Medicine

Associate Chair

A Message from Our Associate Chair

Information for Students

Visiting Medical Student Elective Program

Diversity News

Feature

Bringing the Furture of Medicine to the Bronx: Our Summer Medical Student Elective in Health Disparities

Feature

For Bronx High Schoolers, a Step along the Pathway to Their Potential

Feature

On My Mind: Elections

Department Of Medicine Diversity Council

Residency and Fellowship Programs

Non-Discrimination Against and Accommodation of Individuals with Disabilities (including Pregnancy)

Diversity at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

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