Our Pay It Forward program brings scholarship winners back to high school campuses to share the challenges they overcame, the support that made the difference, and the tangible steps students can take to launch their own healthcare careers.
Alma Healthcare
Investing in People. Transforming Healthcare. Empowering Communities.
ALMA reduces the financial, educational, and professional barriers that have kept Latino talent out of Arizona’s healthcare system. From scholarships and grants to hands-on mentorship and career connections, we’re building a pipeline of diverse medical professionals who will shape the future of healthcare in our state.
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I double majored in Pharmacology & Neuroscience at Arizona State University.
ALMA’s Pay it Forward Program
Showing Others the Way
Since 1993
What began in 1993 as a bold vision has become Arizona’s most enduring force for Latino healthcare advancement.
1996
La Voz de ALMA Radio – KPHX, la Mexicana Super X, 1480 AM radio
1998
Response to Arizona Government ERA restrictions for provision of healthcare to undocumented residents
1997
Second Radio Presentation
1998
The ALMA Gala’s beginning
1994
Winds of Change in Health Care: Its Implications for Latinos
33% of Arizonians are of latin decent
2.4 Million
20% of Arizonians speak spanish
1.5 Million
ALMA’s Membership Lifecycle
The ALMA membership lifecycle is beautifully circular and mutually reinforcing. Students join seeking scholarships, mentorship, and their first foothold in healthcare. As they graduate and enter the workforce, they become non-physician professionals or physicians who benefit from our networking, continuing education, and career advancement opportunities. As their careers mature, these professionals become the mentors, board members, and advocates who guide the next wave of students. Retired physicians contribute their wisdom, open doors, and serve as living proof of what’s possible. Corporate members fuel the entire ecosystem with funding, internships, and job opportunities while gaining access to talented, mission-aligned professionals. Each member type depends on and elevates the others—creating a self-perpetuating cycle of opportunity, achievement, and giving back that has sustained ALMA for over 30 years.
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Students/ Residents
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Non Physician Practitioners
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Physicians
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Retired Physicians
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Corporate
Student / Resident
The barrier isn’t talent—it’s access, affordability, and opportunity.
ALMA clears the path with scholarships, hands-on guidance, and connections to internships and careers.
Non Physicians
These health professionals are overlooked when it comes to networking and career advancement.
ALMA gives you access to a supportive community, professional development, and real opportunities for growth.
Physician
You’ve built your practice, but navigating cultural competency, bilingual staffing, and community health challenges requires support you can’t find alone.
ALMA connects you with peers who share your mission, bilingual talent, and opportunities for collaboration and leadership.
Retired Physicians
Retired physicians want to give back and stay engaged, but they’re often isolated from the students and professionals who need them most.
ALMA gives you meaningful ways to mentor emerging professionals, share your wisdom, and shape the future of Latino healthcare.
Corporate
Corporate partners want to champion healthcare equity and workforce development, but they’re disconnected from the grassroots organizations driving real change.
ALMA gives you a credible, effective way to champion diversity, support emerging talent, and demonstrate your commitment to healthcare equity.