The Medical Organization for Latino Advancement (MOLA) is hosting its 7th annual Latinx Health Symposium on Oct. 13-14, 2023, at RUSH University. MOLA’s educational event will gather experts in healthcare, education, and advocacy and provide educational opportunities for physicians, health professionals, students, and all individuals who work toward improving Hispanic/Latinx health. In addition, an academic poster session will be a unique opportunity for participants to demonstrate their innovative scholarly achievements. The Third Coast Center for AIDS Research is a co-sponsor of this event.
Symposium objectives:
- Identify issues and barriers experienced by our Hispanic/Latino/Latinx/Latine (hereafter, Latinx) community that lead to gaps in both health equity and the overall healthcare experience.
- Propose strategies in healthcare practice that pursue equity through innovations in medicine and education for health professionals.
- Utilize the unique skills, experiences, and assets of Latinx communities, such as multilingualism, cultural diversity, protective health behaviors, and connectedness, to overcome structural barriers and improve Latinx health outcomes, effectively bridging the gap.
- Apply strategies to increase the representation of Latinx individuals in healthcare, research, and education careers through connections and collaboration that improve health outcomes for the Latinx population.
To learn more about the event and to register, please visit here.