Medical Spanish & Language Justice (MSLJ)

The mission of the Medical Spanish & Language Justice Group (MSLJ) is to advance linguistic and cultural competency in medical education and clinical practice. Recognizing the significant Spanish-speaking patient population that we serve in LA County and nationwide, we aim to equip medical students with the skills needed to deliver high-quality, culturally responsive care. Through resources and support, we hope to empower students to enhance their medical Spanish fluency and deepen their understanding of Latino culture, working to reduce healthcare disparities caused by linguistic and cultural barriers.

We aim through accomplish this through: Awareness: Increase understanding of the impact that linguistic and cultural barriers have on the quality of healthcare. Empowerment: Encourage medical students to enhance their medical Spanish vocabulary and conversational skills. Cultural Education: Increase understanding of Latino culture to foster cultural sensitivity and a more profound insight of the Latino patient experience.