Your monthly updates from the National Hispanic Medical Association
New from NHMA
NHHF California and New York Scholarship Galas
The National Hispanic Health Foundation's Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Galas in California and New York are right around the corner!
15th Annual California Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Gala
NHMA is proud to partner with the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to host our Pre-Conference Training Institute for final-year residents, fellows, and junior faculty prior to the NHMA Annual Conference. Apply today for the 2023 Training Institute! Applications due January 13.
Applications are now open for NHMA's 2023 Leadership Fellowship! The NHMA Leadership Fellowship is a training program for mid-career to senior level physicians with significant leadership experience who are committed to the work of improving public health. Applications due January 13.
Mark your calendars: NHMA is hosting a number of exceptional upcoming events with subject matter experts and esteemed leaders in Hispanic health care — check them out below!
November 17th – NHHF 15th Annual California Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship Gala
HIVMA and the IDSA Foundation are accepting applications for the 2023-24 HIV Clinical Fellowship. The program supports physicians who are not trained in infectious diseases to pursue one year of HIV clinical training under the mentorship of an HIVMA member at clinical sites serving medically underserved populations. The application will close Dec. 12.
Increase your knowledge…improve your liver health…and learn why it’s so important to Love Your Liver! Register today for a free Liver Cancer Education webinar with a Hispanic doctor. Information available in English and Spanish.
Influenza transmission patterns have changed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccine uptake remains to trend dangerously low — trustworthy voices like yours are essential to keep our communities healthy. NHMA invites you to prioritize talking to your patients about the benefits of the flu vaccine and extend the immunization season through December, January, and February. The flu vaccine saves lives.
NHMA's Phoenix Chapter was proud to participate in the EndoCares Community Health and Wellness Fair on Saturday, October 22! This community-focused event included giveaways and raffles for both kids and adults, fitness and health demonstrations, health insurance information, art therapy, and free health screenings.
NHMA's Nevada Chapter was excited to hold the NV NHMA LatinX Health and Equity Conference: Advocacy for Health Topics Impacting Latinx Community on Saturday, October 22! Learners enhanced their knowledge around health and equity impacting the Latinx community and had an opportunity to network and meet, therefore creating a community-building event for the Latinx medical community.
NHMA's Northern California Chapter held their event "Latinx Physician Leaders in California" on Monday, October 24 to meet and mingle with Latinx leaders in California! Attendees gained insight and support through collaborative activities that will encourage Latinx students to enter and succeed in the healthcare profession.
NHMA President's Corner
Legislative Update
Dear Colleagues,
This month, all eyes are on the midterm elections and the future leadership of the Senate and the House of Representatives, as well as the Committees that have jurisdiction over health care policies and programs that impact our communities at the local level.
NHMA President and CEO Dr. Elena Rios has been in various federal government meetings this month:...
This month's NHMA Trailblazer is Dr. Jayne Morgan! Dr. Morgan spoke at our most recent COVID-19 Virtual Briefing Session, "Long COVID and the Future of Vaccines" and also publishes 1-minute videos for her Stairwell Chronicles as she works to translate science into everyday language that everyone can understand.
