Cultural Awareness Series: Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month

Carlos del Rio, MD, FIDSA, moderated a panel discussion with Lilian Abbo, MD, FIDSA, Angelica Cifuentes Kottkamp, MD, and Robert Rodriguez, MD, in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Panelists discussed cultural nuances and practices for engaging in an effective and culturally competent patient- provider relationship, the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the Latinx community and the progress made in developing pathways for the next generation of Hispanic physicians.

For additional resources, please visit the Cultural Awareness Series page.

*This video was funded by a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (grant number 6 NU50CK000574-01-01). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The contents of this video do not necessarily represent the policy of CDC or HHS, and should not be considered an endorsement by the Federal Government.