College of Medicine Named in Top 10 Medical School for Hispanics for Second Year
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COMOIACommunicationsNews2006 News ArchiveCollege of Medicine Named in Top 10 Medical School for Hispanics for Second Year
“We are honored to be counted among the best medical schools in the country for Hispanic students for the second year in a row,” College of Medicine Dean Dr. Christopher C. Colenda said. “It is important for us to have a diverse student body as we strive to meet the ever-changing needs of the American population. Our students place great importance on social awareness so it is wonderful to be recognized for our commitment to that.”
The top 10 medical schools for Hispanic students as ranked by Hispanic Business are: 1) Stanford University School of Medicine; 2) University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio; 3) University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston School of Medicine; 4) University of New Mexico School of Medicine; 5) University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine; 6) University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; 7) University of Illinois College of Medicine; 8) University of Texas Medical School at Houston; 9) University of Arizona College of Medicine; and 10) Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine.
Hispanic Business magazine printed the following information about the College of Medicine:
“The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine is committed to encouraging and promoting diversity in the training of future physicians. As part of its commitment to diversity, the college administers several programs to support disadvantaged students such as the Joint Admissions Medical Program (JAMP) and the Partnership for Primary Care program (PPC).
The Office of Student Affairs and Admissions also facilitates student involvement and retention through student organizations including the Student National Medical Association (SNMA), which is the oldest and largest medical student organization dedicated to people of color and underserved communities in the country. Additional student groups that help promote social awareness include the Organization for Minority Issues in Medicine, and Empower: Students for Diversity and Social Justice.”
For the 2005-2006 academic year, the college reported the following statistics: 289 – total enrollment; 30 – Hispanic enrollment; 10% - percent Hispanic enrollment; 66 – M.D. degrees earned; 4 – M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics; 6% - percent of M.D. degrees earned by Hispanics.
For nearly a quarter century, Hispanic Business Inc. has given a voice to the vibrant and fast-growing U.S. Hispanic community. Hispanic Business magazine, the flagship publication of Hispanic Business Inc., has established itself as the premier business publication for the Hispanic market. With an ABC-audited primary circulation of 230,000 and a total audience of over one million readers, Hispanic Business reaches CEOs, business owners, corporate decision makers, and professionals in all sectors, including business, law, accounting, healthcare, government, and engineering.
