The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Housestaff Committee was established in 1995 in an effort to increase the number of residents who are traditionally underrepresented in internal medicine. The Committee is comprised of members of our house staff and dedicated faculty advisors. Activities include:
- Assisting with residency recruitment efforts
- Providing mentorship and working with the local Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) and Student National Medical Association (SNMA) chapters
- Promoting health equity for all patients through resident initiated research and outreach
- Promoting professional, development and social networking activities
Committee Chairs
Committee Chairs
PGY-1
PGY-1

Robert Beale, M.D.
- SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine

Godwin Boaful, M.D.
- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

John Debella, M.D.
- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Ashley Ezema, M.D.
- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Yende Grell, M.D.
- Weill Cornell Medicine

Nicolas Herrera Crosta, M.D.
- Boston University School of Medicine

Aaron Holmes, M.D.
- University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Matthew Navarro, M.D.
- The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

Lucelenie Rodriguez, M.D.
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Jewel Udenwagu, M.D.
- University of Texas Rio Grande Valley School of Medicine

Robert Thomas Williams, M.D., Ph.D.
- Weill Cornell Medicine
PGY-2
PGY-2

Karen Gambina, M.D., M.P.H.
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

Ari Mandler, M.D.
- George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
PGY-3
PGY-3

Tamasha Persaud, M.D.
- State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine