Social Emergency Medicine & Health Equity
Fellowship Overview
Overview
The Social Emergency Medicine & Health Equity Fellowship is a 12-month advanced training designed to prepare emergency physicians to become leaders in addressing health inequities and social drivers of health (SDOH). Fellows will gain expertise in clinical practice, research, advocacy, community engagement, and education. The program integrates innovative approaches, including participation in street medicine, mobile health units, and community collaborations.
Program at a Glance
Now recruiting 2027–2028 Social Emergency Medicine & Health Equity Fellow
Position Available: 1
Program Length: 12 months
Salary: Base salary of $125,000 with internal moonlighting opportunities at highly competitive rates for clinical shifts above the base.
Shifts: Eight 10-hour clinical shifts per month as the attending physician in the Emergency Department
Education: Certificate from SAEM and Keck School of Medicine USC Street Med
Anticipated Start: July or August 2027
Application Opens: August 1, 2026
Priority Application Deadline: November 15, 2026
Interviews: October–December 2026
Anticipated Offer: By December 15, 2026
Eligibility: ABEM/ABOEM board eligible or certified and active California license by matriculation
Application: CV, personal statement and two recommendations
For more information contact: Victor Cisneros, MD, MPH, CPH, FAAEM, FACEP
Program Highlights
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Clinical Training
Provide care to vulnerable populations via street medicine, mobile health units, and community health clinics.
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Research
Lead studies addressing health disparities, population health, and SDOH, culminating in opportunities for national conference presentations and peer-review publications.
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Adcovacy
Collaborate with policy leaders to influence health equity policies.
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Education
Develop and deliver didactic, clinical, and simulation-based curricula on social medicine topics.
5
Professional Development
Gain leadership training through workshops and mentorship with focus on education, health policy, and community medicine.
Why Eisenhower
Protected time for community work, scholarship, teaching, and advocacy
Direct work through a licensed mobile medical unit and street medicine program
Access to emergency medicine residents, medical students, EMRAP undergraduate researchers, simulation, and community partners
Leadership experience within a health system investing in community health
Exposure to the healthcare needs of the Coachella Valley
Program Curriculum
Clinical Practice
Monthly shifts focused on underserved populations and SDOH integration in emergency care.
Education
Bi-monthly didactics on SDOH, structural competency, and policy advocacy.
Community Engagement
Partner with local organizations to implement sustainable health equity projects.
Research
Complete a project addressing SDOH or health policy, supported by mentorship and institutional resources.
Advocacy
Engage in hands-on legislative efforts and health policy training at local and national levels.
Professional Development: Leadership training, mentorship, and attendance at national conferences.
Sample Month Example
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Eight attending shifts.
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Two mobile or street medicine sessions.
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One research mentorship meeting.
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One policy or advocacy activity.
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One didactic or simulation-teaching session quarterly.
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Community-partner meetings as necessary.
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Project-development and manuscript time.
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Fellowship or departmental conferences.
Program Deliverables
- One completed scholarly, quality-improvement, or program-evaluation project.
- Submission of an abstract, manuscript, curriculum, policy brief, or grant.
- A national or regional presentation.
- Development or expansion of a sustainable community-health initiative.
- A teaching portfolio.
- A professional-development and post-fellowship career plan.
- Mentorship and national committee involvement.
Leadership & Faculty
Victor Cisneros, MD, MPH
Director of Social Emergency Medicine & Health Equity Fellowship
Victor Cisneros, MD, MPH
Professional Details
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine*
Languages: Spanish
Years In Practice: 5 years
Years on Staff: 5 years
Professional Education
Medical School: University of California, Irvine School of Medicine
Residency: University of California Irvine
Fellowship: University of California Irvine
*Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
Jaclyn Floyd, MD
HOMETOWN: Anaheim Hills, California
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: Rider University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: St. George’s University
ABOUT ME: Christian, daughter, sister/auntie, and wife. I played college volleyball and worked as a neurophysiologist after college for a few years prior to medical school. I love good food, time with friends, and traveling anywhere that I can lay by the pool or on the beach.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: President of Women in Medicine. IEA honor society member, graduated summa cum laude. Poster at ACC 2020.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? I originally wanted to rotate because of the area. I’ve always loved Palm Springs, and grew up visiting frequently. After my rotation, I knew it was my home. The residents felt like my family quickly. The food was actually good at the cafeteria, Starbucks was never in short supply. The patient population was much broader than I was expecting. I had cases ranging from 2 year olds to over 100 year olds. The hospital facility is so nice, and all the attendings truly wanted to teach. The dynamic between nursing staff and residents was both friendly and respectful both ways. I was so happy and excited to join the team at Eisenhower EM!
Manuel F. De Jesus, MD
Professional Details
Primary Specialty: Emergency Medicine*
Languages: Tagalog, English
Years In Practice: 21 years
Years on Staff: 21 years
Professional Education
Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
Residency: Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Intership: Pitt County Memorial Hospital
*American Board of Emergency Medicine
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