National Latina/o Physician Day with Drs. Michael Galvez & Cesar Padilla

28/09/2022 35 min

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Episode Synopsis

Less than six percent of US-based physicians are Latino/a. Necesitamos mas – culturally competent care is critical to health equity. Dr. Cesar Padilla and Dr. Michael Galvez are committed to changing these numbers. As first-gen students and community college alums, they recognize the power of mentorship and pipeline programs. Take a listen as they share their path as physicians, their thoughts on the future of medicine, and why they created National Latina/o Physician Day. The first ever National Latina/o Physician Day is being held October 1st. Visit www.nationallatinaphysicianday.com or www.nationallatinophysicianday.com for more information. 

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