Washington State Latino Physician Workforce Study

Funded by the Washington State Legislature, this study seeks to (1) identify the number of Latino physicians across the state, (2) describe their practice areas and geographic locations, and (3) develop and disseminate policy recommendations to meet the state’s growing need for Latino physicians. Data from the Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Medical Commission Physician Census will serve as the primary data source for this study. We will use descriptive statistical and geo-spacial methods to estimate the number of practicing Latino physicians in Washington state and to create a profile of Latino physicians including their geographic distribution relative to the state’s Latino population. The study’s results and policy recommendations will be disseminated through a final report to be presented at a 1-day Latino health symposium held at the University of Washington. The symposium will include invited guest speakers, policy makers, university leadership, community advocates, health board representatives, and other stakeholders in an effort to translate the findings into concrete policies. 

Symposium: Increasing the WA Latinx Physician Workforce NOW