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Conchita Marie Paz, MD — general medicine (family), education (teaching)

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Dr. Conchita Marie Paz (b. 1954) completed her training as a physician while raising two young children as a single parent. She experienced cultural and gender discrimination as a Hispanic woman pursuing a career in medicine, but could count on the support of her family to help her succeed. Dr. Paz is a leader and role model. From 1992 to 1994, she served as president of the New Mexico Hispanic Medical Association. She has run a private practice in New Mexico and has taught at the university.

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