Dr. Jasmine Marcelin & Dr. Alberto Marcelin: Married to the Job, and Each Other
Dr. Jasmine and Dr. Alberto Marcelin’s journey from classmates to life partners began in the labs of the American University of Antigua.
Dr. Jasmine Marcelin
Class of 2011
Assistant Professor,
Infectious Diseases, UNMC
Nebraska
Dr. Alberto Marcelin
Class of 2011
Assistant Dean of Admissions, UNMC,
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It has taken them from the sun-drenched shores of Antigua to various medical institutions in the United States.
“We met in our first semester of medical school,” Dr. Jasmine says. “We had the same anatomy lab class, and our donor tables were opposite from each other. We became fast friends and, eventually, study partners. We were inseparable in medical school, and have been ever since.”
“After finishing our basic science in Antigua, we got married in Florida and then moved to Atlanta for our first few clinical rotations,” Dr. Alberto recounts. “We completed the majority of our clinical rotations in Staten Island’s Richmond University Medical Center. We did a couple of away rotations, too. Jasmine went to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, for an infectious diseases rotation, and I went to AnMed Health in Anderson, South Carolina, for a family medicine rotation and had the opportunity to visit my home country Haiti for a mission trip.”
Despite being apart during residency matching, they came together in a residency program at the University of Minnesota. Their professional paths again diverged, with Dr. Alberto specializing in family medicine and Dr. Jasmine carving out a niche in infectious diseases and medical leadership.
“From the earliest days, we have supported each other in our academic and clinical pursuits,” Dr. Jasmine says. “As a busy two-physician household, we have had to be creative to ensure we prioritize not only our individual careers but also the success and well-being of our children.”
Their collaborative spirit extends beyond their personal lives. They have co-authored a recent publication in a major infectious diseases journal.
“Whatever you do, strive to be the best at it,” Dr. Alberto advises students. “Reach for the stars and don’t let anyone try to tell you that you are not enough, or that you don’t belong.”
Dr. Jasmine, a vocal advocate for equity and inclusion in medicine, underscores the importance of diversity in health care, and the pivotal role AUA alumni have played in advocating for it.
“We all have a role to play in advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion values in healthcare and medicine,” she says. “AUA alumni involved in recruiting and retention of physicians make a difference by advocating for intentional recruiting, unbiased selection processes, and equitable retention initiatives.”
The couple expressed their gratitude for the opportunities they’ve had to impact health care through clinical care, scholarly activity, and medical education leadership. They say they envision a future filled with continued growth, collaboration, and meaningful contributions.
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