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January 2014
LPOC invites you to a “Tardeada”!
LPOC invites you to a tardeada, a wonderful afternoon of learning and professional fellowship. Learn how the new Covered California will affect you as a health care provider and earn free CME/CEU for attending.
Find out more »March 2014
STAY INFORMED
THE LATEST ON THE NEW HEALTH INSURANCE/Medi-Cal EXPANSION FREE CME/CEU CREDIT AND FREE DINNER PROVIDED • Understand the Covered CA program and the New MediCal Program Expansion. • Recognize the new patient base – those who will now be eligible for MediCal or subsidized insurance. • Learn about mixed citizen status families and resources available to them. • Find out more about resources and materials available for your patients. Earn free Continuing Medical Education (CME) or Continuing Education Units (CEU)…
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Latino Health Conference
Please join LPOC on May 30 & 31, 2014 for the Latino Health Conference in Santa Clara, California. We will examine evidence-based practices to provide culturally responsive care for the Latino community. Click here for more info.
Find out more »October 2014
MiMentor Health Careers Conference
Dear MiMentor Health Careers Conference Participant, Thank you for participating in our 2014 MiMentor Health Careers Conference @East Los Angeles College with the goal to bring together over 500 aspiring healthcare professionals, and their mentors, advisors, faculty and community based organizations. MiMentor firmly believes mentoring is a team sport and when our mentees succeed we all win! Alliance in Mentorship (AIM) is a 501c3 non-profit organization with the mission to develop and support innovative mentoring opportunities for aspiring and current…
Find out more »September 2015
2015 NEPO Leadership Summit
Join the Network of Ethnic Physicians Organization (NEPO) for the 2015 NEPO Leadership Summit in Riverside, CA.
Find out more »October 2015
2015 Latino Health Conference
The 2015 Latino Health Conference seeks to address health disparities in the Latino/Hispanic community by sharing evidence-based practices and clinical research, promoting diversity in the healthcare workforce, and creating linkages between community health organizations and healthcare providers. Conference participants will receive evidence based strategies, practice tips, tools, and patient education resources to improve their clinical practice and patient care.
Find out more »April 2016
MiMentor Health Careers Conference 2016
The Latino Physicians of California is a proud fiscal sponsor of the Second Annual MiMentor Health Careers Conference. On Saturday, April 23, 2016, more than 400 aspiring healthcare professionals, mentors, advisors, faculty and community organizations will descend on Cerritos College in Norwalk, CA for this inspiring, daylong, info-packed event. Please join our efforts to improve diversity in the healthcare workforce by empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals! Mil Gracias!
Find out more »June 2016
Ethnic Physician Focus Group: Advanced Care Planning
The Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO) has partnered with the California HealthCare Foundation to host an ethnic physician focus group on the topic of Advanced Care Planning. The goal of the focus group is to hear from ethnic physicians about the barriers and/or motivations to have conversations surrounding Advance Care Planning with patients. In order to participate, you must be an ethnic physician serving a significant number of Medicare patients and who is practicing full-time in the specialties of pulmonology, cardiology, or oncology. The focus group will…
Find out more »September 2016
2016 Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Summit
The 2016 Building Healthy Communities (BHC) Summit is a unique and exciting educational event for physicians, public health professionals, and community leaders. The 2016 BHC Summit will provide you with opportunities to learn about emerging health policy issues, best practices for reducing health disparities, and cultural competency in clinical care. The Summit will inspire physicians and healthcare providers to participate in community health efforts and to be challenged to improve healthcare and the quality of life in their communities. You…
Find out more »October 2016
Latino Physicians of California 2016: Creating a Movement for Change!
Register for the LPOC Symposium by clicking: https://lpocsymposium.eventbrite.com Don’t forget that active LPOC members get into the LPOC Symposium at a reduced price. To become a member of LPOC click HERE! Why You Should Attend Join the outstanding healthcare leaders and legislators in California for an action filled day at the Latino Physicians of California (LPOC) Symposium, “Creating a Movement for Change.” The Latino Physicians of California is bringing together top leaders from across the state to discuss the healthcare and…
Find out more »March 2018
Advocacy in a Turbulent World: SOLUTIONS TO LATINO HEALTH DISPARITIES
Date: Monday, March 12, 2018 Location: Sacramento, California About: Addressing and solving the significant disparities in health care for disadvantaged communities takes courage, commitment, and determination, especially in a political environment that is contentious. Through “Advocacy in a Turbulent World: Solutions to Latino Health Disparities,” the Latino Physicians of California (LPOC) has brought together the leading health and political leaders to instruct, inspire and motivate current and future advocates. What is being done and how can everyone coalesce to send a strong…
Find out more »September 2018
[Medical School Ready]: Mentor Advisor Workshop – Los Angeles
The Latino Physicians of California (LPOC) and MiMentor present: The Mentor Advisor Workshop: Latino Physician Shortage The Latino Physicians of California and MiMentor present The Mentor Advisor Workshop: Latino Physician Shortage Purpose: Train mentors to help disadvantage students successfully apply to medical school. **Priority for Physicians** Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. AGENDA: Dr. Lisa Montes-Tan, Kaiser Permanente Introduction Timekeeper 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM - Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Dr. David…
Find out more »2018 NEPO Summit
2018 NEPO Summit The 2018 Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO) Summit is a unique and exciting educational event for physicians, medical students, public health professionals, and community leaders. The NEPO Summit will provide you with opportunities to learn about key health policy issues, building diversity in the workforce and increasing cultural competency in clinical care. This year's theme, Building the Best You: Celebrating the Joy of Medicine, will also address issues of physician burnout. Download the agenda here. Featured topics and speakers include:…
Find out more »[Medical School Ready]: Mentor Advisor Workshop – Bakersfield
The Latino Physicians of California and MiMentor present: The Mentor Advisor Workshop: Latino Physician Shortage The Latino Physicians of California and MiMentor present The Mentor Advisor Workshop: Latino Physician Shortage Purpose: Train mentors to help disadvantage students successfully apply to medical school. **Priority for Physicians** Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be provided. Introductions: Dr. Connie Casillas AGENDA: 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM - Breakfast 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM - Dr. Lisa Montes, Kaiser Permanente, Pediatrics -Topic: The Latino Physician Shortage -Data…
Find out more »June 2019
Webinar: Reducing End-of-Life Disparities in the Hispanic Community
Fewer than 1 out of 5 Hispanics have healthcare directives ... and only 37% of Hispanic Medicare enrollees utilize hospice care.
Learn how you can address health inequities in end-of-life care. Join us for a webinar focusing on reducing end-of-life disparities in the Hispanic community.
Hosted by National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA) members:
Daniel Turner-Lloveras MD, California
Ilan Shapiro, MD, California
Co-sponsored by Compassion & Choices and the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA).
Find out more »July 2019
2019 NEPO Summit: Early Registration
The 2019 Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations (NEPO) Summit will be held August 23-24 at the Westin Pasadena. This year's theme is "Standing Up for Health Care in California."
Find out more »August 2019
2019 NEPO Summit: Standing Up for Health Care in California
Standing Up for Health Care in California
Find out more »September 2019
2019-20 CalMedForce Grant – Application Opens
At the time of applying a residency program must meet the following criteria: Located in California Allopathic or Osteopathic Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Council on Postdoctoral Training Primary care (family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and/or pediatrics) or emergency medicine residency program Serve medically underserved populations and areas All residency programs that meet the following criteria above are encouraged to apply. Residency programs that were awarded in the 2018-19…
Find out more »October 2019
2019-20 CalMedForce Grant – Application Closes
At the time of applying a residency program must meet the following criteria: Located in California Allopathic or Osteopathic Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Council on Postdoctoral Training Primary care (family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, and/or pediatrics) or emergency medicine residency program Serve medically underserved populations and areas All residency programs that meet the following criteria above are encouraged to apply. Residency programs that were awarded in the 2018-19…
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