1. Stanford University
School of Medicine
Stanford, CA
(650) 723-6861
http://med.stanford.edu
Total graduate enrollment 463
Hispanic graduate enrollment 68
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment 15%
Total M.D. degrees earned 90
M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics 12
Percent of M.D. degrees earned 13%
by Hispanics
Hispanics account for almost 15 percent of each incoming class. "Stanford University's tradition of diversity and excellence results in a community that is inclusive and supportive of all people," says Dr. Gabriel Garcia, associate dean of medical school admissions. The Latino Medical Student Association and the Stanford University Minority Medical Alliance organize service activities addressing minority health.
2. Johns Hopkins University
School of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
(410) 955-3182
www.jhmi.edu
Total graduate enrollment 476
Hispanic graduate enrollment 13
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment 3%
Total M.D. degrees earned 115
M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics 1
Percent of M.D. degrees earned –
by Hispanics
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine has a strong commitment to the recruitment and retention of Hispanic medical students. The school recruits through the National Boricua Latino Health Organization and the Society for the Advancement of Chicano and Native Americans in Science. There is also a recruitment weekend for accepted, underrepresented minority medical students. Organizations include the Student Alliance for Learning Success and Achievement (SALSA) and the Student Outreach Resource Center (SOURCE). The Office of Student Affairs also offers one-on-one mentoring. Additionally, the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Diversity Council offers a mentoring program with faculty.
3. University of New Mexico
School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM
(505) 272-4766
http://hsc.unm.edu/som
Total graduate enrollment 302
Hispanic graduate enrollment 77
Percent Hispanic graduate enrollment 25%
Total M.D. degrees earned 71
M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics 19
Percent of M.D. degrees earned 27%
by Hispanics
As one of three minority-majority states in the nation, New Mexico understands the importance of diversity in the healthcare workforce. The public university's Cultural and Ethnic Programs begin recruitment at the middle school and high school levels. The Dream Makers Health Careers Clubs are after-school clubs that teach students about the health professions, science, and math. The Hispanic and Native American Center of Excellence promotes medical education and career development for students and faculty. Students on campus can join the Association for the Advancement of Minorities in Medicine and Minority Women in Medicine. In the curriculum, the school's strengths are its emphasis on clinical teaching and the high degree of responsibility given to third- and fourth-year students.
4. Texas A&M University Health Science Center
College of Medicine
College Station, TX
(979) 845-7743
www.medicine.tamhsc.edu
