DedicatED – Commitment to Excellence and Opportunity

DedicatED and the Department of Emergency Medicine are committed to recruiting exceptional  providers who reflect the breadth of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within the communities we serve.

We work diligently to enhance the broad recruitment of faculty, graduate medical trainees, and staff through inclusive, mission-driven efforts that prioritize excellence, collaboration, and growth. Our values are demonstrated through intentional practices that promote opportunity, representation, and advancement across all roles in the department.

We strive to achieve our mission by strengthening the pipeline to medical school for students pursuing careers in healthcare but may lack exposure to clinical environments or structured guidance on how to pursue a medical career.

To advance this mission, we created the DedicatED Summer Apprenticeship Program (D.S.A.P.), a premedical mentorship initiative designed to bridge opportunity gaps. Each student is paired with a dedicated faculty mentor who provides one-on-one guidance and insight to their medical school journey.

The program also includes interactive panels covering topics such as medical school admissions, leadership, simulation education, and a student-led discussion featuring current medical students sharing their personal paths and lived experiences.

In addition, DedicatED hosts a Virtual Medical Career Day in partnership with NYC high schools, providing students with insights into the wide range of roles and opportunities within emergency medicine.

Our department is committed to supporting the success of all team members—clinical and non-clinical—and to creating a welcoming space where people are encouraged to grow, contribute, and lead. These efforts ultimately strengthen our ability to deliver the highest quality care to our patients.