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American College of Physician’s inaugural Ryan Mire, MD Internship Program participant, Lori Alarcon, has conducted a series of interviews, Perspectivas sobre la Salud Latina (Perspectives on Latino Health). These conversations with expert Internal Medicine physicians focus on the Latino community and current issues faced by Latinos in North and Central America. Episode 4 now available.
Disclaimer: Views and opinions expressed by the speakers in the program are those of each individual, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of American College of Physicians.
Lorett (Lori) Alarcon, served as a 2023 intern in the inaugural Ryan Mire, MD Internship Program at the American College of Physicians. Lori is a senior pre-medical student at Amherst College and serves as the student body president. Originally from Mexico, Lori was raised in Englewood, Florida and is a first-generation college student. Lori has a passion for the promotion of equitable access to healthcare services, regardless of one's background or immigration status.
Episode 1
Navigating Healthcare Challenges with Undocumented Immigrants in Florida
Navegando los desafíos de atención médica para los inmigrantes indocumentados en Florida
Featuring:
Ricardo Correa MD, EdD, FACP
Chair, ACP Council of Early Career Physicians
Dr. Ricardo Correa joins 2023 ACP intern Lorett Alarcon to discuss the healthcare challenges facing immigrant populations and ways clinicians can advocate for patients in a changing cultural and political landscape. Dr. Correa also offers insight into the role of physicians in increasing access to medical care in the wake of Florida’s proposed law, Senate Bill 1718.
Related: Healthcare Resources for Refugees, Asylees, and Non-Detained Asylum Seekers Living in the US
Episode 2
The Impact of Immigration Laws on Healthcare in the US
El impacto de las leyes de inmigración en la atención sanitaria en EE.UU.
Featuring:
Alejandro Moreno, MBBS, MPH, JD, MACP
ACP Texas Southern Governor
Dr. Alejandro Moreno unravels the historical context and modern-day impact of the United States’ immigration laws. Listen to a rich discussion that explores the ways in which anti-immigration policies affect access to care in immigrant population and provides relevant examples from states like Texas, Florida, Arizona, and California.
Episode 3
Challenges in Mexican Healthcare
Desafíos de la salud en México
Featuring:
Irma Luisa Ceja-Martínez, MD, FACP
ACP Mexico Chapter Governor
Dr. Irma Luisa Ceja-Martinez tackles everything from obesity and diabetes to the impact of gender roles on medicine. She examines the ways in which food culture, the history of scientific study, and shifting gender roles contribute to lack of access to care and health inequities across Mexico.
Episode 4
Addressing Heathcare Challenges in Central America
Afrontando los desafíos de la atención medica en Centroamérica
Featuring:
Eric Javier Ulloa Isaza, MD, FACP, MMM
ACP Central America Chapter Governor
Dr. Eric Ulloa delves into the challenges facing the healthcare system in Central America, exploring issues from medical tourism to disparities between private and public healthcare systems. Dr. Ulloa also offers rich insight into the ways in which ACP’s Central American chapter seeks to increase healthcare access amongst all populations.