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Hispanic Representation at MUSM and Beyond
The Hispanic population is one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. In 2020, it was reported that the population of Hispanic citizens made up 18.9% of the total U.S. population, making it the second highest ethnic or racial group. However, recent data from the American Medical Association (AAMC) shows that less than six percent of physicians in the United States are Hispanic.
Similarly, within the present MD classes at the School of Medicine (2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026) less than six percent of students self-identify as Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish origin. These figures show that there is a clear discrepancy between the U.S. Hispanic population and the population of Hispanic medical professionals. This also shows how important it is to promote careers in medicine to those who identify as Hispanic or Latino. One national organization working to increase the number of Latinos entering and completing medical school is the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA).
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, AAMC has shared stories from three LMSA members about their pathway to medicine. You can also hear from year III student, Roxana Gonzalez. Roxie is a student on our Columbus campus, who served as the co-director of LMSA's Southeast Region for 2021-2022. In the video below, she shares the story of what prompted her to come to MUSM and why diversity in medicine is important.
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