Latino Physician Representation 

Written By Alex Strauss

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center physicians teamed up with Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences students and officials to celebrate National Latino/a Physician Day on October 1. Latino/a physicians represent 6% of the physician workforce and recognize the critical shortage of Latino/a physicians compared to the U.S. Latino/a population (19%).  

MercyOne believes public awareness of this underrepresentation will generate systemic change and inspire the next generation of physicians. 

Alex Strauss
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