Closing the Gap: Advancing Latinx Representation in Healthcare

Join us in honoring the achievements of Latinx physicians and empowering the next generation to increase representation in medicine. To watch the discussion virtually, register here. Reception to follow. 

Welcome Remarks and Introduction of Keynote Speaker:

Alejandra Casillas, MD, MSHS

Associate Professor of Medicine in Residence, UCLA Division of GIM and Health Services Research

UCLA Department of Medicine, Office for EDI, Director for First Gen and Medical Career Pipeline Programs

DGSOM First Gen, Faculty Advisor
 

Keynote Speaker:

Erica Lubliner, MD

Health Sciences Clinical Instructor

Director, UCLA Spanish Speaking Psychosocial Clinic

Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Physician Panel

Moderator:

Juan Jose Andino

Assistant Professor of Urology

Martin Luther King Jr Community Healthcare Affiliate

Latinos in Surgery Faculty Advisor

Panelists:

Cesar Barba, MD

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor

Department of Family Medicine

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Associate Medical Director

Family Medicine Physician

Venice Family Clinic

Urban Underserved College of Medicine Chair

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Family Medicine

Charles R. Drew/UCLA Medical Education Program
 

Rose Diaz, MD, MPH

Health Sciences Assistant Professor

Department of Emergency Medicine, UCLA 

Clinical Assistant Professor 

Department of Internal Medicine, Charles Drew University 

Diana Lopez, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor 

Internal Medicine Physician

Olive View-UCLA Medical Center 

Veronica Ramirez, MD, FACP

Clinical Lead, UCLA Downtown Hospitalist Cohort

Health Sciences Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine of UCLA

DGSOM First Gen, Faculty Advisor

Monica Sifuentes, MD, FAAP

Professor of Pediatrics

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Executive Vice Chair 

Associate Program Director

Pediatric Clerkship Director

Department of Pediatrics

Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

Closing Remarks:  

David Hayes-Bautista, PhD

Distinguished Professor & Director, UCLA Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture

David Geffen School of Medicine