National Hispanic Medical Association

03/07/2026

Reunion Latina Training Institute 2026 is headed to Albany, NY, next week!

Take part in a two-day, in-person convening bringing together providers, peers, advocates and partners committed to advancing health equity in Hispanic and Latino communities.

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03/03/2026

Interested in an exciting health policy fellowship? Then check out the new AMA-SHLI Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship opportunity!

The Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship (MJAF) is a collaborative educational initiative designed to empower physician-led advocacy that advances optimal health for all people and communities. Created by the American Medical Association (AMA) in partnership with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine, the fellowship runs from September 2026 to November 2027
and prepares physicians to become the next generation of advocacy leaders equipped to drive meaningful policy change and improve health outcomes in the communities they serve.

Be quick, though — applications close March 16:

The AMA Center for Optimal Health Outcomes has partnered with Morehouse School of Medicine’s Satcher Health Leadership Institute (SHLI) to create and launch the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship.

03/02/2026

NHMA and National Dairy Council (NDC)'s scholarship supports students passionate about nutrition, dairy science and improving health outcomes in Latino communities.

Attend the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference, connect with leaders in health and nutrition and share perspectives on the role of nutrition and dairy science in advancing health equity. Scholars will also engage in professional growth opportunities, thought leadership and community-focused initiatives.

Learn more: bit.ly/NHMADairyScience
Apply today: bit.ly/NHMADairyScienceApp

02/28/2026

Join NHMA on YouTube on March 10 at 1 p.m. ET for a YouTube Premiere honoring National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!

This premiere will feature several guest speakers, including Karla Quezada-Torres, a bilingual HIV prevention specialist and community advocate whose lived experience drives her commitment to women and girls disproportionately impacted by HIV.

Stay tuned to learn about our other panel experts and subscribe on YouTube now to be notified when the event kicks off: youtube.com/

02/27/2026

The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) strongly supports House Bill 2121, introduced by Pennsylvania state Representative Danilo Burgos, which would establish a supervised provisional licensure pathway for qualified international medical graduates (IMGs) in Pennsylvania.

Swipe through or visit bit.ly/PAHB2121 to read our official statement.

02/27/2026

Just two weeks remain before the 2026 NHMA La Próxima Generación (The Next Generation) Scholarship portal closes for review!

Join health care professionals at the 2026 NHMA Annual Conference and kickstart your journey as a health leader. If you're a U.S.-based medical, pre-med or public health student passionate about advancing Latino health equity, then check out the info page and app portal below. Applications close March 13, 2026.

Learn more: bit.ly/NHMANextGen
Apply today: bit.ly/NHMANextGenApp

02/26/2026

The National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) strongly supports Arizona House Bill 2435, introduced by Representative Selina Bliss, which creates a supervised pathway for internationally trained physicians to practice in Arizona.

Swipe through or visit bit.ly/AZHB2435 to read our official statement.

02/25/2026

NHMA New York City Chapter's Medicaid Cuts Webinar is now on YouTube!

This virtual webinar focused on how federal Medicaid policy changes could impact New York's public health insurance landscape. Panelists explored how proposed Medicaid cuts might affect patient access, health equity and the delivery of care across underserved communities. The event was hosted in conjunction with the Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA).

Watch now by visiting bit.ly/NYCMedicaidCuts

02/25/2026

Latino communities face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) — yet too often encounter delayed diagnoses and limited access to culturally responsive care.

In the latest issue of the Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association (JNHMA), researchers examine how insurance policies, clinic staffing, language access and time constraints shape the ability of primary care providers to deliver timely and equitable dementia care. Based on interviews with 23 PCPs nationwide, the study reveals how structural and economic barriers affect everything from diagnostic workups to follow-up support and community-based services.

The article calls for practical solutions: strengthened dementia training for PCPs, more accessible care models and culturally appropriate diagnostic tools designed to better serve Latino patients and families.

Explore the full study: bit.ly/jnhma

02/24/2026

We’re proud to introduce Class of 2026 HLDF Fellow Chris Lemus, JD, MCRM!

Christopher Lemus is a health care compliance professional from Alexandria, Virginia, with a strong foundation in law, policy and risk management. He earned a BA in International Affairs from George Washington University and holds both a Juris Doctor and a Master of Compliance and Risk Management (MCRM) in health care compliance from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.

Christopher is passionate about leveraging his legal and compliance expertise to address health inequities within the Latino community and advance culturally competent health care policy. Through the HLDF Fellowship, he looks forward to strengthening his impact at the intersection of compliance, equity and health systems leadership.

Please help us give Chris a big welcome and congratulations on being one of NHMA's 2026 HLDF Fellows.

02/24/2026

Whether you joined us live or couldn't attend Part 1 of our two-part CME webinar series, the recording is now available on NHMA’s YouTube channel.

Watch on your schedule — pause, rewind, adjust the playback speed or jump to the sections most relevant to you. You can also listen along on the go during your commute, while cooking, when doing house chores or working out.

Take advantage of this free educational conversation featuring expert speakers and become a better clinician today:

On behalf of the National Hispanic Medical Association, we present part one of our two-part CME Webinar series, Optimizing Physician Collaboration With Commu...

02/24/2026

Vaccination plays a critical role at every stage of life — and building confidence in care has never been more important. Join NHMA’s expert panel this Wednesday for our upcoming Salud+Policy Town Hall on Vaccinations Across the Lifespan, featuring:

• Dr. Luján Soler, vaccinology specialist and leader in community-based immunization efforts
• Dr. Laura Cristina Ramírez-Caban of Emory University Hospital, advancing women’s health and evidence-based vaccine guidance
• Dr. Eduardo Sanchez of American Heart Association, bringing a national prevention and population health perspective
• Dr. Sarah Inés Ramírez of Penn State Health, champion of culturally responsive care and health equity

Together, they’ll explore current vaccine recommendations, emerging data and practical strategies to strengthen vaccine confidence in Latino communities and beyond.

Register for this Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. ET: bit.ly/SaludPolicyVax