Jasmine R. Marcelin

When it comes to Historical Figures in Dominica, we can not help but mention Jasmine R. Marcelin. Doctor of infectious diseases and Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Jasmine R. Marcelin is of Caribbean descent (UNMC). At UNMC, Marcelin serves as the Co-Director of Digital Innovation and Social Media Strategy as well as the Associate Medical Director of the Antibiotic Stewardship Program.

Although Marcelin was raised in Antigua, Jasmine R. Marcelin was born in the Caribbean island of Dominica, which is where she first developed an interest in infectious diseases. In 2002, Marcelin immigrated to Canada so that he may complete his undergraduate studies at St. Mary in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She graduated from St. Mary's with a double degree in Biology and Chemistry as well as a Diploma in Forensic Science. Marcelin continued his medical education at the American University of Antigua Medical School in 2006 after earning his Bachelor of Science degree. In 2011, she finished her medical studies and graduated as the class valedictorian. Marcelin pursued her residency in internal medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, after completing her medical education. Marcelin discovered his enthusiasm for the profession of infectious disease medicine during his residency. She completed a Fellow in Infectious Diseases at the Mayo Clinic in 2017 after receiving her Internal Medicine Board Certification in 2014.

In 2017, Marcelin accepted a position as an assistant professor of medicine in the department of infectious diseases at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. She was named Co-Director of Social Health Strategy and Digital Innovation in the Infectious Diseases Division in addition to serving as Associate Medical Director of the Antibiotic Management Program. In his capacity as Associate Director of the Antibiotic Management residency program, Marcelin mentors and assists incoming residents. The treatment of skin and soft tissue infections as well as the care of patients who are HIV-positive are the main goals of Marcelin's clinical practice in infectious illness.

In addition to his responsibilities at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Marcelin serves as Vice President of the Association's Digital Strategy Advisory Group. She also participates in IDSA's Community Health Education Practice Committee and Medical Education Scholars Program Committee. As a founding member of the Infectious Diseases Society of America for Inclusion, Diversity, Access, and Equity, Marcelin is committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equality in his community. Marcelin has written articles on how to utilize social media for these reasons and uses them to promote medicine, diversity, and patient advocacy.