Who We Are

Horace DeLisser, MD

Undergraduate Education:
Temple University

Medical School Education:
University of Pennsylvania

Interests:
Leukocyte-endothelial and endothelial-endothelial cell interactions
Chronic pulmonary vascular disease
Ethics

DaCarla Albright, MD

Undergraduate Education:
Washington University in St. Louis

Medical School Education:
University of Michigan

Interests:
General obstetrics
Medical education

In my career, one of my greatest joys has been the time I have spent with students, discussing their lives and futures, mentoring them through the joys of medicine, as well as the difficult and challenging times. I strongly believe that as a physician, a strong foundation in wellness has a significant impact on our delivery of medicine and personal sense of professionalism. I hope to serve as a strong role model of humanism and wellness in this role. 

Cindy Christian, MD

Undergraduate Education:
Bucknell University 

Medical School Education:
Albany Medical College

Interests:
Child abuse and neglect
Pediatrics
Medical education

My career at PSOM and CHOP has been diverse and extremely satisfying professionally. As a pediatrician who specializes in child abuse and neglect, I have had important responsibilities in helping to protect some of society’s most vulnerable children locally and through state and national efforts. As an Assistant Dean in the Program for Diversity and Inclusion at PSOM, I have had the great pleasure of working with our enthusiastic and talented students, supporting their community volunteer work, and helping to support their career aspirations.

César Briceño, MD

Dr. César A. Briceño is an oculoplastic surgeon and Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his undergraduate studies at Harvard University and his medical degree at Johns Hopkins University, followed by residency training at the University of Southern California and fellowship training in oculoplastics at the University of Michigan. Dr. Briceño is also an Advisory Dean, as well as the Medical Director of the Scheie Eye Institute at the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He has been a dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in ophthalmology, serving as a founding executive committee member of the Minority Ophthalmology Mentoring program of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) and a founding member of the AAO LGBTQ+ interest group. Dr. Briceño has spoken and published nationally on the topic of LGBTQ+ inclusion in ophthalmology and is committed to promoting diversity in medicine. 

Sharon Lewis, MD

Undergraduate Education:
University of Miami

Medical School Education:
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Other Graduate Education:
University of Pennsylvania (Residency and Fellowship)

Academic/Clinical/Research Interests:
I am a neuromuscular specialist but mainly practice general neurology

I want to make sure that there are available mentors for UIM students. Situations and experiences can be difficult at times and it is helpful to have someone to help you navigate through this. Some of these situations can be unique to UIM students and it may be beneficial to talk to someone who may have had a similar perspective or experience. I feel that I would not be here today without someone taking a special interest in me and I want to make sure I give back.

Karen P. Campbell, M. Ed.

Karen P. Campbell has over 20 years of progressively responsible education leadership experiences. In particular, she has focused on developing and implementing student-first initiatives that drive academic success. Her proven areas of expertise include: data-driven best practice, culturally informed student support, issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, program design/assessment and student rights and responsibilities. Karen is a trained racial-literary facilitator under Dr. Howard C. Stevenson (Penn GSE) as well as a yoga instructor/yoga therapist. 

Dorothy Harris