The Journal of the National Hispanic Medical Association (JNHMA) provides a forum for physicians and other healthcare professionals to share the unique and important issues that affect the Hispanic/Latino communities. The Journal’s mission is to serve as an educational hub for topics regarding public health, health equity, and the health of Hispanics and other underserved communities in the United States and abroad.

Latest Issue (Vol 3, Issue 2, October 2025)

The Journal has been adding new voices and welcomes yours.

This article examines how pre-medical conferences can combat barriers felt by minority populations applying to medical school, including by providing mentorship and community that could help diversify the physician workforce.

A pilot study at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Texas explores the factors influencing Latino and Hispanic medical student recruitment.

The Hispanic Paradox is defined as Latino/Hispanic/Spanish+ populations experiencing better health outcomes despite socioeconomic disadvantages. But the statistical generalization can obscure disparities, specifically in surgical cancer care.

Policy and Organizational Factors that Affect the Utilization of Health Services for Alzheimer’s Disease Among the Latino Community – The Primary Care Provider Perspective

This study explores PCP perspectives on factors to help develop accessible models that improve early diagnosis, care, and quality of life for Latino individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.



A study found a high prevalence not only of bipolar disorder but also major depressive, anxiety, and substance-use disorders among the relatives of Mexican participants with bipolar disorder.


A Hispanic pediatrician makes the case for practicing cultural humility to better understand people’s motivations, decisions, and lived experiences, especially when giving feedback

The podcast, hosted by Dr. Judith Flores, is a forum that explores the trials and triumphs of providing health care for the newest populations seeking asylum in the U.S.

 


Editorial Board

Editors-in-Chief
Nereida Correa, MD, MPH, FACOG
Ana Maria Lopez, MD, MPH, MACP, FRCP (London)

Associate Editors
Bert Johannsson, MD, PhD, FAAP
Ricardo Correa, MD, EdD, FACP, FAPCR, CMQ
Nora Esteban-Cruciani, MD, MS, FAAP

Managing Editor
Priscilla Totten

Student Editors
Rafael Ramos
Alejandra Sataray-Rodriguez


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JNHMA Vol. 1 Issue 1
Vol. 1, Issue 1, April 2023
JNHMA Vol. 1 Issue 2
Vol. 1, Issue 2, Nov. 2023
JNHMA Vol. 2 Issue 1
Vol. 2, Issue 1, April 2024
JNHMA Vol. 2 Issue 2
Vol. 2, Issue 2, Oct. 2024

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