How to Do CAP Research Workshop Series - Session 6 - A path to integration of clinical care

How to Do CAP Research Workshop Series - Session 6 - A path to integration of clinical care and research in health disparities
Dr. Tobón shares her own experience as an immigrant, and acculturation challenges that shaped her research focus on immigrant health, aiming to address the silos in clinical care. She highlights the impact of interweaving her identity, academic experiences, and interests in community involvement on her research journey.
She began research as an undergraduate for financial support, and found her passion in neuroscience. Despite feeling isolated as a Latina, she persisted, applying for and securing opportunities like the National Institute of Health (NIH) undergraduate program, which gave her a sense of belonging and support. Following her community interest, she also engaged in advocacy through programs like Programa Salud as a bilingual volunteer, and collaborated with peers to make an impact through leadership roles in organizations such as the Latin Medical Student Association (LMSA).