Posts Tagged ‘health equity’
Calling for Collective Change
Jennifer M. Schlener, Secretary of the Board of Directors of National Medical Fellowships (NMF) and Chief of Staff of the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), reflects on her career and her commitment to the mission of NMF. Jennifer M. Schlener said she has always…
Read MoreI am Lumbee: One Physician’s Quest to Achieve More Equitable Indigenous Medicine
Kya Locklear, a 2023-2024 National Medical Fellowships’ Health Excellence Leadership Program scholar, recounts her lifelong journey of connecting with and educating others on her heritage to become a more holistic…
Read MoreTenacity, Timing, and Tutelage: The Career of Mildred M.G. Oliver, M.D.
“I wanted a larger voice at the table, and my new role allows me to speak on a more global level.” Dr. Mildred M.G. Olivier said when it comes to…
Read MoreTEDx Santa Barbara Salon: Why Health Care Leadership Needs All Voices: The Best Path to Health Equity
In her groundbreaking talk, National Medical Fellowships President and CEO Michellene Davis, Esq. will explore the critical role of diversity in building a more equitable health care ecosystem. Drawing from…
Read MoreEarlier Diverse Care Equals Better Outcomes: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
The highest-ranked children’s hospital in California and eighth in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report, has been instrumental in the success of National Medical Fellowships’ (NMF)…
Read MoreMore than 20 Years of Giving: AltaMed
Los-Angeles-based AltaMed, the largest federally qualified health center (FQHC) network in the United States, has generously partnered with National Medical Fellowships (NMF) since 2003. AltaMed focuses on eliminating health care…
Read MoreAddressing Local Community Health Disparities
“It’s about propping up the communities that we come from, and giving back to everyone who got us to where we are today.” Rowanne Murrar sees the National Medical Fellowships’…
Read MoreDemystifying Special Health Care for the Socioeconomically Challenged
Daniel Alicea, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Class of 2025, continues his volunteer and mentorship work in underserved communities to improve medical access for all. Born, raised, and educated in…
Read MoreA Selfless Sibling’s Guide to Studying Medicine
“I need to make sure I do well not only for me, but also for all those who look like me following in my footsteps.” Jonathan Tyes – one of…
Read MoreExploring the Depths and Summits of Emergency Medicine
Dr. Christian Hernandez, an avid wilderness and extreme sport enthusiast, has matched to a fellowship in anesthesia and critical care at Los Angeles General Medical Center. When Dr. Christian Hernandez…
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