Experts call on the California State University system to bolster the next generation of Latino doctors by better tracking students with system navigation and academic support.
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EDITORIAL: Protect state’s health by covering everyone regardless of immigration status
California is ahead of the nation in its plans to insure undocumented immigrants. Many of these workers also work in essential services, such as food, farm and factory labor, and risked their lives during the pandemic to support the California economy. Let’s protect our state’s health by covering everyone regardless of immigration status.
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CSUs: California’s best bet to closing Latino doctor gap
In the late 1960s, Robert Montoya walked onto the campus of the USC School of Medicine, today the Keck School of Medicine, near Boyle Heights and quickly realized that he was among a handful of medical students of color. “There were two Latinos: me and one other Latino in my class and two black guys,” […]
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Where are all the Latino doctors?
A few years ago, Marlisa Olea-Gallardo was grasping the hand of a young woman from Tijuana about to give birth. They had just met and were the only Spanish speakers in the hospital room. Both were in their early 20s. “She talked to me about her life and how she was so excited to have […]
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Where are all the Latino doctors?
Latinos are the largest ethnic group in California but take up very few seats in medical schools. At stake is quality care for an expanding population that is heavily impacted by the pandemic and chronic illnesses.
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DR. ILAN SHAPIRO talks COVID-19, Vaccinations and more
Latinos in Los Angeles and throughout California suffer from inordinate rates of infection and death due to the pandemic. Dr. Ilan Shapiro answers the most important questions.
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CALÓ Questions: DR. ILAN SHAPIRO talks Covid-19, Vaccinations and more
Latinos in Los Angeles and throughout California suffer from inordinate rates of infection and death due to the pandemic. Dr. Ilan Shapiro answers the most important questions.
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California’s failing to produce enough Latino doctors. What can be done?
Not having enough Latino doctors means life or death for many gente. Here are solutions.