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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · May 9

Ring ring...📞 ¡El asiento no designado #4 de la Junta está llamando!
Las votaciones están abiertas hasta el 22 de mayo.

¡Subamos la música en celebración y votemos hoy! 🎶✨

#VotaPorLaDraFlorez #IASLC2025

Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · May 9

Dra. @narjustflorezmd.bsky.social D es la líder que necesitamos en la Junta Directiva de la IASLC.
Visionaria. Inclusiva. Valiente.

¿Necesitas más razones para votar por la Dra. Flórez?
✔️ Tiene una visión clara
✔️ Toma acción
✔️ Tiene un historial de impacto

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Mar 24

Have to catch up on my reading!

Florez Lab @florezlab.bsky.social · Mar 24

🔍 New Research Article Alert! 📢
Going Back Home: Understanding the Challenges and Discrimination of Early and Mid-Career International and Puerto Rican Medical Graduates in Oncology Fields in the United States has been #published.

Reposted by Latinasinmedicine

Florez Lab @florezlab.bsky.social · Mar 24

🔍 New Research Article Alert! 📢
Going Back Home: Understanding the Challenges and Discrimination of Early and Mid-Career International and Puerto Rican Medical Graduates in Oncology Fields in the United States has been #published.

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Florez Lab @florezlab.bsky.social · Mar 24

Led by Dr. Coral Olazagasti, this is the first cross-sectional study to explore the journeys and consequences of migration for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) and Puerto Rican Medical Graduates (PRMGs) in the U.S. oncology workforce.

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Florez Lab @florezlab.bsky.social · Mar 24

A must-read! 🏥

📌 Read the full article here: : ascopubs.org/doi/full/10....

#Oncology #MedicalEducation #IMGs #PRMGs
@latinasinmed.bsky.social

Going Back Home: Understanding the Challenges and Discrimination of Early and Mid-Career International and Puerto Rican Medical Graduates in Oncology Fields in the United States | JCO Global Oncology

PURPOSEAlthough international medical graduates (IMGs) and Puerto Rican Medical Graduates (PRMGs) comprise an integral part of the health care workforce, these individuals, particularly women, frequen...

ascopubs.org

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Mar 21

🎉 ¡Feliz Match Day! 🎉

To all the amazing future doctoras out there, we’re celebrating YOU! 💖 .
🌟 Share your Match Day news con nosotras y let’s celebrate juntos! 🌟

#MatchDay2025 #LatinasInMedicine #FutureDoctors #ResidencyGoals #LatinaPower #MedEd

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Mar 20

Miren quien apareció en el periódico el JAYA, la doctora
@narjustflorezmd.bsky.social!!!!! 📰

#ELJAYA
#PeriodismoConHistoria
@florezlab.bsky.social @danafarber.bsky.social @danafarbernews.bsky.social @younglungcancer.bsky.social @oncodaily.bsky.social

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Narjust Florez, MD, FASCO @narjustflorezmd.bsky.social · Mar 20

With some many conversations about lung cancer in young women, I invite you revisit our editorial in @ASCO Connections early this year where we discussed the #HearHer campaign

connection.asco.org/do/hearher-c...

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

Also if you are comfortable share your thoughts!

What do you think is the most pressing issue facing Latina medical trainees today?
What role does cultural understanding play in patient care?

Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

We eagerly invite you to go over and read more about the study using the link below!

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https://acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/cncr.35700

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Narjust Florez, MD, FASCO @narjustflorezmd.bsky.social · Feb 26

Studying Young Lung Cancer Since 2018

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

Moreover, zero-tolerance policies for discrimination and financial support programs are essential to address systemic barriers and prevent attrition. 💪 #MentorshipMatters #InstitutionalChange #LatinasInMedicine

Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

a woman says i love being a mentor while standing next to a man

ALT: a woman says i love being a mentor while standing next to a man

media.tenor.com

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

🔑 Key Recommendations
To combat challenges, the study stresses the need for URM-specific mentorship programs and more Latina representation in leadership roles. Institutions should prioritize mentorship to create a sense of community and belonging for Latinas.

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

🌍 Some Latinas found empowerment through mentorship, community connections, and working in programs focused on diversity. Latina physicians who connected with Latinx patients expressed a sense of pride, though they still struggled with discrimination.✨ #DiversityInMedicine

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

4️⃣ Seeking Help: Some respondents acknowledged needing therapy or medication to cope with the stresses of training and practice. 🧑‍⚕️💊 #MentalHealthAwareness #HealthcareWorkers

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

3️⃣ Immigrant trainees faced unique challenges, like navigating cultural and language differences. Financial struggles added to the pressure, with some questioning whether the demands of medicine were worth the toll on their well-being. 💸🌍 #CulturalStress #FinancialBurden

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

2️⃣ The effect of these challenges led to anxiety, burnout, and mental exhaustion. Some reported feeling the need to overperform due to imposter syndrome, and others struggled to find a balance between their personal lives and academic pursuits. 😞 #Burnout #MentalHealthInMed

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

The Mental Health Impact on Latinas in Medicine 🧠
1️⃣ Latinas often felt reduced to being a "diversity hire" or quota filler, leading to feelings of inadequacy. They had to constantly adjust to fit in, while also navigating discrimination and family expectations. 🏠💔

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

3️⃣ Gender & Ethnic Bias: Latinas faced sexism & White male privilege, with male peers often seen as preferred. Balancing family & career added extra pressure. ⚖️ #GenderBias

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

🛑 Racism & Discrimination in Medical Training 🛑1️⃣Latinas were stereotyped & assumed less qualified due to accent, ethnicity, or gender. Many altered behavior to avoid being labeled unprofessional. 😔
2️⃣ Some felt their institution’s diversity efforts were lacking.

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

🔑 Barriers in Medical Training
1️⃣ Limited community & support led to loneliness & isolation. 💔
2️⃣ Lack of Latina mentors & diverse programs left many with little guidance. 🧑🧑‍⚕️
3️⃣Working to support families led to less study time, longer training, & increased anxiety.

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

Of the 230 Latinas who participated:
46.9% were medical students
13.8% were residents
8.9% were fellows
24.1% were practicing physicians
29.3% attended medical school outside the U.S. 🌍
3 common themes were found!

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Latinasinmedicine @latinasinmed.bsky.social · Feb 26

📊 Survey Details
From June to August 2022, the survey collected responses from Latinas who self-identified as Latina, Hispanic, or Latinx. With 65 questions including digging into critical areas like discrimination, burnout, mental health, and imposter syndrome. 💬🔍

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