Summary:
The SUMP program at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to increase the number of Latino and Black doctors.
Only 7% of physicians in the US are Hispanic, despite Hispanic Americans making up 19% of the population.
SUMP provides crucial opportunities for students from underrepresented groups in science and medicine to learn and pursue healthcare careers.
A first-generation Latina student, Malena Galletto, was accepted into all eight Ivy League schools.
Her success highlights the importance of support and mentorship in academic success.
NYC Program Aims to Increase Number of Latino and Black Doctors
The SUMP (Summer Undergraduate Mentorship Program) at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx is working to address the disparity in the number of Latino and Black doctors. Only 7% of physicians in the US are Hispanic, despite Hispanic Americans making up 19% of the population.
SUMP provides crucial opportunities for students from underrepresented groups in science and medicine to learn and pursue healthcare careers. The program aims to equip them with the knowledge and resources to succeed in their studies and future medical careers.
Beyond the Numbers: A Latina Student's Success
In the same episode of Tiempo, we hear about the incredible achievement of Malena Galletto, a first-generation Latina student from New York City. Galletto, a recent graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, was accepted into all eight Ivy League schools with a stellar GPA. Her journey highlights the importance of support and mentorship in academic success.
Tiempo airs Sunday mornings at 11:30 on Channel 7, WABC-TV in New York City.
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