Sponsors
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Latino Medical Student Association Midwest is a student-run organization requesting donations from any interested party who shares the same vision and goals as our organization. Funds acquired through this request will be applied towards the current conference and also to development and implementation of future regional conference events and scholarships for students pursuing careers in medicine.
LMSA is dedicated to changing the ‘Face of Medicine’ and the way health care is delivered in our country. According to the 2004 US Census, 14.2% of the U.S. population, but only 6.4% of all medical graduates are underrepresented minorities (AAMC Minorities in Medical Education, 2005 Facts & Figures). Though the proportion of Latino physicians has doubled since 1980, there is nonetheless an average ratio of 3,000 Latino patients to one Latino physician compared to the ratio of 335 non-Latino patients to one non-Latino physician.
LMSA considers this a priority. For over 20 years, our membership has continued to grow: to date, roughly 70% of all matriculated Latinos in medical schools across the country are affiliated with NNLAMS. However, there is much work to be done. As we review the projected census data for 2050, we find that building a strong foundation in medical training programs is paramount, as 25% of the U.S. population will be Latino. We hope to create and to continue long-lasting partnerships with sponsors like you.We hope you will partner in our efforts.
Email us for more information LMSA.midwest@gmail.com
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