More Hispanics pursuing a medical degree

An annual report by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) examines the number of applicants and students admitted into medical schools each year. According to the latest report, there was an increase of 3 percent in the number of medical school applications submitted in 2011 compared to 2010.  For Hispanic applicants, the number also increased. Latino students accounted for eight percent of the total applications in 2011.

The same trend was seen on the total number of first year enrollees to U.S. medical schools. Among Latinos, the number of first year enrolled students in 2011 was reported at 1,633 - a three percent increase compared to the 1,539 Latino students enrolled in 2010. Eight percent of enrolled students into U.S. medical schools in 2011 were Latino.

To see the report, visit https://www.aamc.org/.

Source: Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), More Hispanics Pursuing a Degree in Medicine School, January 26, 2012.