Melanie Camejo, M.D.

Assistant Professor / Associate Fellowship Director / Assistant EM Residency Director / EM Medical Student Clerkship Director

  • University Health Truman Medical Center

Biography

Dr. Camejo was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and moved to two other states before arriving to Kansas City, Missouri. She attended the combined six-year medical program at UMKC and completed her residency in North Philadelphia at Temple University Hospital. After finishing residency, she was able to return home to Kansas City and work at Truman. Since joining TMC, she has been under great mentorship and steadily advancing in both student and residency leadership roles. She has completed her Master’s in Health Professions Education through UMKC-SOM. She will also be co-director of the Medical Education Fellowship. She also only works the night shift. Her work interests include physician wellness, diversity, medical student and resident education and social media to promote active learning. She is married to her husband, David, and they both plan on continuing to travel the world. She also enjoys salsa/other Latin dancing, weight lifting/working out, exploring new restaurants/foods and enjoying time with friends and family.

Education and Training

  • M.D. - University of Missouri - Kansas City
  • Residency - Temple University Hospital
  • MPHE - Universty of Missouri - Kansas City