Alisha Parada, MD, FACP
Medical School Education: University of New Mexico
Post-Doctoral Training: Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico
Certification: Internal Medicine
Present Position: Division Chief, General Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, University of New Mexico
ACP Chapter and Leadership Activities: President 2015-2020; Chair, Annual Scientific Meeting 2015-2019
ACP National Activities: Fellowship 2015
Other Appointments/Activities: Advisory Member, State of NM Primary Care Expansion Board since 2021; Vice President, Alumni Association, University of New Mexico School of Medicine since 2020; Member, Alumni Association, University of New Mexico School of Medicine since 2017; State of NM GME Expansion Review Board & Advisory Committee since 2019; Foundation Board Member, Con Alma Health since 2018; Chair, Membership Committee since 2019; Board Member, St. Martin Hospitality 2015-2019
Areas of Professional Interest and Expertise: Complex chronic outpatient disease management in Primary care and the role Internists play in improving the health of our population; Care and advocacy for underserved and vulnerable populations - Innovative approaches to care; Improvement and expansion of medical education to teach about health care disparities, advocacy, and leadership