Who Should Apply
We welcome all applicants who are committed to understanding, supporting, and advocating for individuals whose backgrounds and experiences contribute to diversity in medicine. This includes those whose life experiences have been shaped by factors such as discrimination, low socioeconomic status, or under-resourced environments. The program aspires to support individuals who would benefit from leadership mentorship and seek to enhance their sense of connection and belonging within leadership activities and groups in SGIM and beyond.
Background
The Unified Leadership Training for Diversity (UNLTD, or “unlimited”) Program in Internal Medicine, founded by Dr. Mark Linzer, Division Chief of General Internal Medicine at Hennepin County Medical Center, and developed by the SGIM Health Equity Commission (HEC) and the Minorities in Medicine (MIM) Interest Group. UNLTD aims to provide essential skills for academic leaders to thrive and drive diversity in academic organizations.
The UNLTD Program’s scholarship has two primary purposes: to support fellows in participating in educational programs that enhance leadership skills and to facilitate networking opportunities with other leaders in general internal medicine.
Current Winner
Kyle Gleaves, MD
Jessica Himmelstein, MD, MPH
Alyssa Peterkin, MD
