Diversity Programs

The RYSE Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within Emory's Department of Medicine invites medical students from groups underrepresented in medicine, including but not limited to underrepresented minorities and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, to apply for our RYSE Virtual Visiting Student Mini-Clerkship. This two-week, non-graded virtual experience, which specifically targets students who intend to apply to and pursue a career in internal medicine (or an IM subspecialty), exposes students to a thriving academic medical center and careers in medicine. Students who apply to the mini-clerkship do not have to submit an application to Visiting Student Application Service (VSAS) since this experience is not a formal elective.

Accepted students will receive:

• A faculty mentor
• A resident mentor
• Exposure to educational activities at Emory in the Department of Medicine
• Virtual exposure to clinical sites at Emory
• An opportunity to meet with residency leaders in the J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency Program
• A stipend in the amount of $250 will be given upon successful completion of the experience

The Emory University Department of Medicine Minority Fellowship Applicant Experience (MFAX) is a 1.5 day multifaceted program designed for URiM applicants to 8 of our ACGME-accredited subspecialty training programs. Each program will select up to two MFAX participants through an application process. All MFAX participants will come to the MFAX Program during the specific dates as planned per the Emory University Department of Medicine Council on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

The J. Willis Hurst Internal Medicine Residency program has specific interview days that offers students from underrepresented backgrounds a unique opportunity to engage with faculty and residents to learn more about the department, opportunities and available resources.

The School of Medicine in collaboration with the Department of Medicine Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Council with support from Health Resources and Services Administration are pleased to offer a 5-month career development program for underrepresented minority faculty. This longitudinal program provides resources, information and tools important for academic success. The course features didactic sessions from diverse speakers, experiential components, along with peer mentoring and networking. Participants are also paired with organizational leaders as coaches during this process.

This annual department-wide event aims to raise awareness and encourage action around the systemic health disparities that exist across racial, ethnic, cultural, and social groups. The event also recognizes interventions and research across the department centered on health equity.

The virtual conference included poster presentations, a keynote address, and a narrative session. Members from the DOM and Emory communities come together to share compelling new findings, facilitate scientific exchange, and identify opportunities for collaboration.

The Georgia Gear, Georgia’s Geriatric Workforce Enhancement Program (GWEP), is a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded 5-year cooperative agreement awarded to Emory University. RYSE’s partnership with the GA-GEAR includes the Atlanta Medical Association and intends to provide Emory faculty and community-based physicians, and learners from historically underrepresented backgrounds networking, professional development, and community service opportunities.