Latino, Hispanic, or of Spanish Origin+ Identified Student Leaders in Medicine

This book explores the rich history and current state of the Latina, Latino, Latinx, Latine, Hispanic, or of Spanish Origin+ (LHS+) community's representation, activism, and leadership within American medicine. It meets the demand for a reference that highlights both the underrepresentation and growth of the LHS+ community in medicine, especially as the LHS+ population now represents the largest non-white ethnic group in the United States. It examines the LHS+ community's unique health issues and disparities, its ongoing efforts to address such health issues, and its approaches and challenges to developing generations of physicians and healthcare leaders.

An Open-Access reference and Sustainable Development Goals Series volume, this book serves as an informative and inspirational resource for educational programming, drafting of policies and procedures, and institutional strategic planning. Across 16 chapters, LHS+ community members and leaders share their unique experiences in pursuing medical careers, using compelling narratives crafted to inspire more LHS+-identified college students to become healthcare professionals and leaders themselves. Additionally, chapters describe several ways in which non-LHS+ identified colleagues can better prepare themselves and their respective institutions to advance health equity for LHS+ communities, support LHS+ learners at all stages of medical education, and bolster current and future LHS+ faculty and senior academic leaders.

Latino,Hispanic, or of Spanish Origin+ Identified Student Leaders in Medicine: Recognizing More Than 50 Years of Presence, Activism, and Leadership is a unique and timely book meant to unite and empower current and future physicians through service, mentorship, and education for the benefit of historically underserved communities in the U.S. and beyond.

Highlights LHS+ individuals' activism in addressing unique health issues and disparities across the U.S. Describes the current state of LHS+ identified individuals in the physician workforce Describes the social, cultural, and political factors that have influenced LHS+ identified individuals Relays engaging stories on LHS+ identified individuals' pursuit of medical careers

Autorentext

John Paul Sánchez, MD, MPH

Executive Associate Vice Chancellor

Health Sciences Center, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

Professor & Vice Chair DEI, Emergency Medicine

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Executive Director, The Latino Medical Student Association

Donald Rodriguez, PhD

MD Candidate

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Past National President, The Latino Medical Student Association

Inhalt
Chapter 1. Introduction.- Chapter 2. LHS+ Medical Student History and Heritage of the U.S. Northeast Region.- Chapter 3. LHS+ Medical Student History and Heritage of the U.S. Southeast Region.- Chapter 4. LHS+ Medical Student History and Heritage of the U.S. Midwest Region.- Chapter 5. LHS+ Medical Student History and Heritage of the U.S. Southwest Region.-Chapter 6. LHS+ Medical Student History and Heritage of the U.S. West Region.- Chapter 7. A Unified National Organization: the Budding of LMSA.- Chapter 8. Tu Lucha es Mi Lucha: The Evolution of a Student-Driven LHS+ Health Policy Initiative.- Chapter 9. LMSA Faculty/Physician Advisors: A Critical Partner in Supporting LHS+ Medical Students.- Chapter 10. Student Affairs Offices and the LHS+ Medical Student.- Chapter 11. The Role of Medical Education Offices in Preparing the Physician Workforce to Care for LHS+ Individuals.- Chapter 12. LHS+ Individuals in Graduate Medical Education.- Chapter 13. LHS + Faculty Development and Advancement.- Chapter 14. The Role of Offices of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the LHS+ Community.- Chapter 15. Looking Forward.