Hispanic Heritage Month

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino Medical Students Association is hosting two special events:

• A dinner and discussion at 6 p.m. on Sept. 30 in M323. Dr. Richard Nuila will lead a discussion titled "Latinx Healthcare in America." Register online.
• An event at 5 p.m. on Oct. 14 in Room M423. Dr. Rojas will speak on being Hispanic in medicine.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 and provides an opportunity to recognize contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latinx Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture.

Download a Hispanic Heritage Month virtual background (Baylor login required).

Read the AAMC spotlight of LMSA students.

Follow on social media:

• Baylor College of Medicine Office of Community Engagement and Health Equity 
• Baylor College of Medicine-Latino Medical Student Association
• National Museum of the American Latino
• National Latino Physician Day-October 1st

Visit the Smithsonian’s Explore Presente! A Latino History of the United States.

Organizations: 

• National Association of Hispanic Nurses
• Hispanic Dental Association
• Hispanic-Serving Health Professions Schools, Inc.
• Latino Caucus American Public Health Association
• Association of Hispanic Health Executives

Hispanic Health Information for Patients and Providers.

Resources for more information about Hispanic Heritage Month

• Thriving in Diversity: Latinas and Latinos with Disabilities