"We Could Not Do This Without You, and We Would Not Want To."
Eight community members have recently completed training to join UMMS-Baystate’s non-medical Community Faculty.
This diverse group of local individuals is instrumental in teaching UMass medical students in the Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health (PURCH) track.
All Baystate Community Faculty members have undergone training in cultural humility and communication styles to prepare them to facilitate discussions with groups of students about important concepts such as social determinants of health, healthcare access and equity, and bias in the Baystate community.
"Welcome to Our New Community Faculty Members!"
"Your voices matter greatly to our students' growth and to the doctors they'll become. We're so fortunate that you give your time, ideas, and partnership. Thank you for making this program so special!"
—Rebecca Blanchard, PhdD, Assistant Dean for Education, UMMS-Baystate
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Name
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Affiliation
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Frank Martinez
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MassHire Holyoke
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Grace Ramsay
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Tapestry Health
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Abdullah Abdul-Rahim
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MOCHA (Men of Color Health Awareness)
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Beth Cardillo MEd, LSW, CDP
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Armbrook Village
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Ysabel Garcia
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Estoy Aqui
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Lizzy Ortiz
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Areliz Barbosa
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Baystate Health
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Ariana Williams, BS, CHW
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MLK Jr Family Services
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About PURCH
Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health is a track for UMass medical students that focuses on population health, patient-centered community-based care, and innovative, immersive learning experiences.