IDEAL MEd Mission & Goals

The Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Learner Experience Program in Medical Education (IDEAL MEd) is part of the Center for Student Life in the Office of Academic Programs at the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM).

IDEAL MEd supports the educational mission of PSOM by promoting an inclusive, welcoming, supportive, and engaged medical student community, while cultivating an equitable student experience.

Our Goals

  • Programs for pre-med students underrepresented in medicine (UiM), hosted by IDEAL MEd and the Office of Admissions
  • Diversity recruitment visits to undergraduate schools and national meetings
  • Local, regional, and national meetings of student-led and professional UiM organizations
  • Targeted diversity activities during the applicant interview season and in the post-acceptance period

  • Administration and advocacy for our core cultural affinity groups and their programs
  • UiM Peer Mentoring Program
  • Annual Student Life & Diversity Guide for the First Year
  • Diversity Week
  • Annual lectures: Nathan F. Mossell Lecture on Health Equity, Helen O. Dickens Lecture on Women in Medicine, and John E. Fryer Lecture on LGBTQ Health
  • UiM Convocation, a celebration of UiM graduates

  • Availability of IDEAL MEd faculty and staff for scheduled appointments or walk-in visits to provide advice and counseling
  • Support of student-led spiritual and religious groups
  • Support of student-led wellness activities, including the MS1 Hiking Retreat

See Wellness in the main navigation to learn more. 

  • Administrative support and advocacy for student-led clinical opportunities and service organizations
  • Ongoing development of new service opportunities
  • Office hours for students to receive faculty and staff guidance and support
  • Annual information session for first-year students
  • Community Outreach Advisory Committee to address short- and long-term needs and concerns
  • Skill-building workshops for student volunteers

See Community Engagement in the main navigation to learn more.