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Stepping Up: The Black Lives Matter Movement and Being Latinx in Healthcare

Stepping Up: The Black Lives Matter Movement and Being Latinx in Healthcare

Take action, spread information, advocate.
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How to Effectively Tackle the CASPA Application

How to Effectively Tackle the CASPA Application

You have successfully created a Central Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) account, you are ready to begin navigating through the application service, but you do not know where to start. When I applied to physician assistant (PA) programs last year, I was overwhelmed with the amount of information I needed to input into CASPA. Your first thoughts are, “okay how am I going to get all of this done AND submit my application early for schools that have ‘rolling admissions.’” Although the application is time-consuming, I am going to walk you through what you need to get done first, to most effectively tackle the CASPA application. 
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COVID-19 in the Latinx Community

COVID-19 in the Latinx Community

Although many have called COVID-19 “the great equalizer” in that it has affected every community, every family, and every individual, it is anything but an equalizer. This pandemic has illuminated and exacerbated the already clear health inequalities and negative health outcomes for minority and at-risk populations, one of these being the Latinx community.
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Pursuing A Higher Education, Working Motherhood, And More: Christy Ruiz

Pursuing A Higher Education, Working Motherhood, And More: Christy Ruiz

My name is Christy Ruiz, and I am a public health graduate student applying to physician assistant (PA) school in May 2020. I aspire to become a primary care PA that serves my local community and remains involved in research and advocacy. My past clinical work experiences range from dental assistant to physical therapy aide. Recently, I completed a phlebotomy course and am looking forward to my externship. I wanted to share a little about my heritage and how it has shaped my academic journey and future in healthcare in hopes to inspire other minority students. 
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Navigating Intersectionality as a Latinx Medical Student: Joseph Rojo

Navigating Intersectionality as a Latinx Medical Student: Joseph Rojo

Hola! My name is Joseph Rojo. I’m a medical student. My mom is from Mexico. My dad’s family is also from Mexico, but his family history has been lost over the years. He was born in the U.S. and grew up during the era where Latinx families were essentially forced to assimilate. Like a lot of Latinx families, I have a large extended family. One of the best parts of having a large extended family is the immense gatherings. During these gatherings, we celebrate and continue to practice the traditions that serve as a connection to our Mexican identity. 
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Inspiration From Immense Dedication: Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster

Inspiration From Immense Dedication: Dr. Yami Cazorla-Lancaster

My name is Yamileth Cazorla-Lancaster, also known as Dr. Yami, and I am a proud Latina in healthcare. I am a board-certified pediatrician, certified lifestyle medicine physician, certified health and wellness coach, podcast host, author, and speaker. 
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Occupational Therapist: Michelle DeJesus

Occupational Therapist: Michelle DeJesus

My name is Michelle DeJesus and I am a pediatric occupational therapist from Florida. Like many immigrant stories, my parents overcame many obstacles in order to live in this country to provide a better life for their children. 
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The Resilience Of A Self Starting, Latinx Woman MD: Racquel Carranza-Chahal

The Resilience Of A Self Starting, Latinx Woman MD: Racquel Carranza-Chahal

My name is Racquel Carranza-Chahal and I was born in Tucson, Arizona as a first generation Mexican-American. Like many other Latinx, education and hard work were big themes in my childhood. My father, orphaned at five, always dreamed of an education and encouraged my sisters and I to pursue our learning to the highest level. 
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