Overview of the LMSA FPAC

Since its inception as the National Network of Latin American Medical Students (NNLAMS) in 1987, LMSA has continually benefited from the presence of dedicated faculty & physician advisors. In 2017, the LMSA National leadership established the Faculty/Physician Advisory Council (FPAC) to provide a formal structure to the advisor network that supports and promotes all LMSA members and learners across the country..

For further information on the history of LMSA and LMSA FPAC, access the new free book titled Latino, Hispanic, or of Spanish Origin+ Identified Student Leaders in Medicine: Recognizing More Than 50 years of Presence, Activism, and Leadership, co-written by several LMSA leaders and individuals : https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-35020-7

On the state of LHS+ inclusion in Academic Medicine access our second open-access book titled Advancing Latino, Hispanic, or of Spanish Origin+ Leadership in Academic Medicine: Practices and Perspectives, co-written by several LMSA leaders and individuals https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-07570-3

The purpose of the LMSA FPAC is to advise the organization’s student leadership at the national, regional, and local levels on current challenges in healthcare, trends in medical education, and best practices to promote the academic, personal and professional development of LMSA members and learners.​ The LMSA FPAC shares the mission, vision, and core values of LMSA National described here.

In establishing the FPAC, LMSA National set forth defined responsibilities for advisors at the national, regional, and local chapter levels in order to maximize their success, as well as that of their students. All advisors are expected to attend monthly FPAC meetings and at least ONE (1) annual FPAC Advisor Orientation & Training session. For meeting information, please refer to our Resources page.