Dr. Paola Mina-Osorio epub ¡Un doctor por favor!: Why We Need More Hispanic Physicians In The U.S., and Why You Should Be One Of Them (HISPANICS IN MEDICINE)

****THIS IS THE PAPERBACK EDITION IN BLACK AND WHITE. COLOR PRINT AND EBOOK EDITIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE****Authored by a Hispanic doctor and scientist, Un Doctor, Por Favor! was inspired by a Hispanic student who was told by her school counselor that she was not college material. This real-life story, which is followed in the book, takes you through a journey of understanding the complex health and educational challenges faced by Hispanics in the U.S. both by the numbersaggregating current demographic data in an understandable formatand beyond the numbers, by sharing the stories of Hispanic physicians who have achieved their goals despite the difficulties. Their stories illustrate who the post-traditional Hispanic/Latino student aspiring to a career in medicine is, and what they can achieve with courage and perseverance. Most other books that address the lack of diversity in medicine are directed to educators, demographers, researchers, and policymakers. This book presents information in a concise and easy-to-understand manner. It includes more than 50 graphs and illustrations, a glossary, and more than 350 references. Each chapter features an online resources section with dozens of links to relevant websites on Hispanic demographics, information about underrepresented minorities in medicine, and advice for students who are interested in a career in medicine but do not know where to start or need to pursue an alternative path to medical education. Each chapter also contains a key takeaways section that summarizes the entire chapter in a few bullet points. Finally, the book highlights the remarkable progress in educational attainment that the Hispanic population has made over time, demonstrating that success is possible.Un Doctor, Por Favor! provides answers to these questions and many more:What are the origins of the terms "Hispanic," "Latino" and "Latinx"How do Hispanics identify themselves and what factors influence Hispanic racial identityHow does the U.S