Who We Are
IDEAL MEd is led by Dr. Horace DeLisser, Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion. All faculty are available to students weekly during their IDEAM MEd office hours.
All faculty in the IDEAL MEd Program are involved in meeting the goals of the program as well as providing mentoring, advice and support for students and student groups.
Support for IDEAL MEd's goals is also provided by full-time staff:
Karen P. Campbell - Director - IDEAL MEd
Dorothy Harris - Program Coordinator
They are here 8:30 am-5:00 pm to assist students. Stop by the Jordan Medical Education Center to meet us!
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Horace DeLisser, MD
Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion
delisser@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Undergraduate Education:
Temple UniversityMedical School Education:
University of PennsylvaniaInterests:
Leukocyte-endothelial and endothelial-endothelial cell interactions
Chronic pulmonary vascular disease
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DaCarla Albright, MD
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Wellness
dacarla.albright@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Undergraduate Education:
Washington University in St. LouisMedical School Education:
University of MichiganInterests:
General obstetrics
Medical educationIn 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.
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Cindy Christian, MD
Assistant Dean for Community Engagement
christian@email.chop.edu
Undergraduate Education:
Bucknell UniversityMedical School Education:
Albany Medical CollegeInterests:
Child abuse and neglect
Pediatrics
Medical educationMy 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.
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César Briceño, MD
Assistant Dean for Diversity and Cultural Affairs
cesar.brieno@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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.
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Sharon Lewis, MD
Assistant Dean for Diversity Recruitment
sharon.lewis@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Undergraduate Education:
University of MiamiMedical School Education:
University of Miami Miller School of MedicineOther Graduate Education:
University of Pennsylvania (Residency and Fellowship)Academic/Clinical/Research Interests:
I am a neuromuscular specialist but mainly practice general neurologyI 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.
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Karen P. Campbell, M. Ed.
Director - IDEAL MEd
karen.campbell1@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
2155736688
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.
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Students for Inclusion Diversity and Equity (SIDE)
As an independent student lead body, SIDE is composed of representatives from each class and our core cultural affinity groups. SIDE ensures that the voices of students are represented around equity, inclusion, and diversity matters and serves as a means of communication between Perelman administration, cultural affinity groups, and the medical student body.
SIDE works closely with IDEAL MEd and with the PSOM Offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, and Student Affairs, as well as collaborates with the Office of Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (OIDE) and the Alliance of Minority Physicians (AMP).