Bridging the Gap: Advocating for More Latinx Physicians
Stanford Childrens
OCTOBER 1, 2024
A neonatologist at Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is dedicated to increasing Latinx representation in medicine by mentoring aspiring physicians and addressing systemic challenges faced by Latinx professionals. Oct. 1 is National Latino Physician Day, a day dedicated to creating awareness around the need for more Latino and Latina doctors. According to the organization, only 6% of physicians are Latinx in the United States, whereas the country’s population is 19% Latinx.
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