The first step in improving minority health is attracting the best and brightest minority faculty.

Patients have access to the best treatment available

Our goal is to provide the North Philadelphia community with excellent healthcare and improve our understanding of disease prevalence, progression and treatment.

Research Centers

Basic Science Departments

Clinical Departments

TUSM HOME

center for minority health and health disparities

Recruitment, Admissions and Retention Program (RAR)

Boricua Latino Health Organization (BLHO)

NBLHO logo Boricua Latino Health Organization (BLHO) is a student organization committed to developing a network of support for minority medical students, particularly those of Latino background. ALL students interested in learning about the Latino culture are welcome and encouraged to particpate.

Associated Activities and Events

Charlas: Student run medical terminology and conversational Spanish course (Elective)
VOICES: Volunteer Spanish interpreter program
Blood Pressure and Health Screening
Latino Heritage Month
Dar Vida: Bone Marrow Drive
Speakers, Fundraisers, and other Social Activities
Mentoring, networking and support for medical students

2006-2007 BLHO Board:
Aileen Andreu, PRESIDENT	andreu@temple.edu
Gonzalo Cruz-Schiavone, TREASURER	gecruzmd@temple.edu
Paula Belfiore, SECRETARY	belfiore@temple.edu
Niharika Ganta, COMMUNITY SERVICE LIAISON	niharika.ganta@temple.edu
Christian Maloschik, CHARLAS COORDINATOR	malodoc@temple.edu
Nathaniel Cook, CHARLAS COORDINATOR	thenmc@temple.edu
Aurelio Gonzalez, VOICES COORDINATOR	aurelio@temple.edu
Adam Jenkins, VOICES CORRDINATOR	radamj@temple.edu