The Albuquerque-based University of New Mexico School of Medicine named Brenda Pereda, MD, assistant dean for diversity, effective July 1.
Dr. Pereda currently serves as an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at the medical school.
A first-generation college graduate, she earned her medical degree from Grand Rapids-based Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. She completed her residency at Detroit-based Wayne State University.
Officials said Dr. Pereda has "worked to develop innovative models for interactive dialogue to improve race-conscious medical decision-making and is devoted to promoting cognitive diversity in educational and workplace settings," according to the news release.