Pathways to Excellence in Medicine Initiative

Penn Med/CHOP Alliance of Minority Physicians - IBX Foundation
Pathways to Excellence in Medicine Initiative

Initiative Background

There are pervasive disparities in the numbers of students from underrepresented in medicine backgrounds who become a part of the physician workforce. This gap can contribute to non‐inclusive clinical learning environments and worsened health disparities. This initiative seeks to utilize evidence‐based principles and the groundwork of a decade of experience to engage Philadelphia’s medical students, envisioning what their careers in academic medicine can look like and supporting them as they blaze the path toward realizing their potential as Philadelphia’s future physicians.

Events

Stay tuned for the 25-26 PEMI Events!

Opportunities to Get Involved

Symposium for Pathways to Excellence in Medicine (Fall)
The event serves as an introduction to academic medicine through speakers and engaging workshops led by faculty from Penn Medicine and CHOP. The PEMI Research Poster Forum highlights work from medical students across the Philadelphia and South Jersey region.

Pathways to Excellence Med Immersion Days (Fall and Spring)
Med Immersion Days include a keynote speaker, sessions tailored to students’ year in school that include hands-on clinical skills, workshops to help students succeed on the wards, and exposure to different specialties. The Fall event has a sub-specialty networking lunch with Penn/CHOP faculty and the Spring hosts a Residency Fair.
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Pathways to Excellence in Medicine Mentorship Cohort (MS1s apply in the Fall)
The mentorship program is for medical students from across the Philadelphia region to receive an in-depth look at careers in academic medicine. Mentees participate in programming throughout the year and receive mentoring from Penn/CHOP housestaff and faculty. Applications open each Fall for MS1 students, and mentees are invited to stay connected to mentors through the course of their medical school tenure.

In The News

Press Release from the IBX Foundation
Philly Inquirer: Five Philly-area medical schools join UPenn mentoring initiative to build a diverse pipeline of future doctors
Daily Pennsylvanian: Five Philadelphia universities join Penn Medicine initiative to support physician diversity
Philly Voice: Coalition that aims to improve diversity among Philly's doctors receives grant from IBX Foundation
Daily Pennsylvanian: Penn's Alliance of Minority Physicians expands programming into Delaware Valley region
Penn Medicine: Building a more diverse health care workforce across the Delaware Valley
Wake up with WURD: Interview with Dr. Iris Reyes

Photos of Past Events

"Thank you for putting on events like this one. It's very important for aspiring physicians to see those who've already achieved their goal and connect with them to gain tips on how to do the same. It was a very impactful event for me."

First year medical student

"I really enjoyed the talk given by Dr. Montoya-Williams. It was very insightful for me and taught me a lot about academic medicine and what it is like to be a physician-scientist."

Second-year medical student

"Dr. Ala Stanford's speech was so empowering. It made me reflect on why I am doing what I am doing. Even though right now I am just sitting in a lecture hall taking exam after exam, I know I am a part of something greater."

Second-year medical student

Mentorship Cohort

Questions

If you have any questions about the opportunities listed above, please reach out to Julie Premo at [email protected]