2018 Workshops
Workshops and presentations are 45 minutes in length covering a wide variety of subjects and health career fields.
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Click on the workshop title for a description.
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The Admissions Process
Building a successful Health Professions School Application
It can take years to construct a successful application for a health professions program. Come learn about the things other than academics that you need to be thinking about and putting into place. James McKinnell, MD Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development UNM School of Medicine Pre-Med Advisement
Come hear the basic information that the SOM Admissions Office thinks every pre-med student needs to know. Marlene Ballejos, PhD UNM SOM Office of Admissions Shadowing: What? Why? How?
Shadowing has become a critical part of the successful application to most health professions programs. Come learn about what it is, why you are asked to do it and how you can maximize the value of your experience. James McKinnell, MD Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development Reflection: The Key to a Meaningful Personal Statement AND IMPACTFUL REVIEW
Most unsuccessful candidates for health professions programs cannot communicate in a meaningful way about the experiences they have had. That meaningful communication starts with reflection. Come learn what that means and how to get started. James McKinnell, MD Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development THE Personal Statement: Writing the Most Important Essay of your Life
Why is it so difficult to write an essay about yourself? Come talk about the kinds of things you might think of including in this very important piece of writing. James McKinnell, MD Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development Resumes: Stand Out from the Stack
Never put a resume together? Unsure of what goes on there? Not a problem! Don’t forget to check out this excellent resume workshop hosted by Career Services that will provide you with tips to construct a solid resume. Heather Ver Brugge UNM Office of Career Services Admissions tests! Shadowing! Community Experience! – Help is Here!
Come hear about the programs offered by the HSC Office of Diversity which help with test preparation (MCAT+/PCAT+/DAT+). Diana Martinez UNM HSC Office of Diversity MCAT Challenge by Kaplan Test Prep
This event gives students a little of everything: test info, timed practice, and question strategy review! We start with an introduction to the exam, followed by some realistic timed practice, an in-depth discussion of a question or two, strategy and study tips, and a bit of information about our courses. Full answers and explanations to the quiz are provided after the exam for students to study. Jessica Peterson Kaplan Test Prep DAT, PCAT, OAT Exam Overview and Strategy
This workshop covers the basics of each exam, the admissions process, including tips on applications. Jessica Peterson Kaplan Test Prep GRE Challenge by Kaplan Test Prep
This event gives students a little of everything: GRE test info, timed practice, and question strategy review! We start with an introduction to the exam, followed by some realistic timed practice, an in-depth discussion of a question or two, strategy and study tips, and a bit of information about our courses. Full answers and explanations to the quiz are provided after the exam for students to study with. This is great info for Pre-PA, Pre-PT or other pre -health careers that require the GRE. Jessica Peterson Kaplan Test Prep Professional Panels
Medicine is a Team Sport – An Interprofessional Healthcare Team
Come meet the interprofessional team providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders and hear how their work is a collaborative effort. Jodi Mayfield MD, MS Amy Funk-Herrera, CCLS et al. UNM HSC Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Emergency Life
This workshop allows students to learn about the Emergency Department and what it means to be an ED provider. Faculty of the ED UNM Department of Emergency Medicine UNM’s Physician Assistant Program
Meet with this PA faculty panel and learn about UNM’s PA program, curriculum, admissions and much more! Terry Mize, MSPAS, PA-C Kathy Johnson, MA, PA-C UNM Physician Assistant Program The Work of a Speech-Language Pathologist "Speak up!"
This workshop will be presented by three practicing SLPs. Interesting clinical case studies will be presented to familiarize the audience with the practice of speech-language pathology. Joshua McDowell Jackie Chacon Jennifer Martinez UNM Dept. of Speech and Hearing Services Stay Calm and Call a Nurse Practitioner
We will discuss what a nurse practitioner is and their scope of practice, the education requirements to become a nurse practitioner and different job opportunities that are available. We will also review loan for service programs and scholarship opportunities. Alyson Carey, PNP Milena Archuleta, FNP University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Pharmacy on the Go: Ambulatory Care Pharmacists
Pharmacists work in a variety of areas. This panel will help you understand the world of the ambulatory care pharmacist. Victoria Martineau, PharmD Colin Williams, PharmD April Mott, PharmD Rob Rangel, PharmD Presbyterian Medical Group Child Life: We Make Healing Look Like Play
Infants, children, youth and families benefit from help coping with the stress and uncertainty of illness, injury and treatment. Certified Child Life Specialists provide evidence-based, developmentally appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation and education that support and reduce fear, anxiety and pain for pediatric patients and their families. Come learn more about the training and work of certified Child Life Specialists. Amber Bennett Marisol Lin Mollie Duginski Brooke Griffin UNM Hospital Child Life Department Student Panels
Interdisciplinary Nature of Healthcare
The UNM HSSC will discuss in this interactive workshop the importance of collaboration between interdisciplinary providers and the experiences health science program students have which foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Chaniece Cnare Kyle Stephens Joseph Dinallo Miel Johnson Joscelyn Flores Jillian Martinez Jessica Bertman UNM Health Sciences Student Council Overview of UNM Health Professions Programs
In collaboration with the Interprofessional Health Outreach Program, this panel, comprised of different Health Sciences Center (HSC) students will provide a broad overview of the many programs available at HSC. Panelists will share their backgrounds and experiences and will provide hands-on activities related to their programs. Martha Gallegos Nicole Lee Jillian Martinez Maria Hernandez UNM Health Sciences Center The Inside Scoop on Medical School
There is no perfect medical school applicant; each person has his or her strengths and weaknesses. Come hear some first-year med students share their experiences on applying for medical school. Learn about what it takes to become a strong applicant and what you can do now to prepare for your future. Niharika Ravichandran Paul Ratmeyer Alicia Sikora Venus Barlas Clement Jose UNM School of Medicine What Do I Want to DO? Choosing a Medical Specialty
Know you want to be a doctor, but unsure about exactly the specialty you’d like? Many students enter medical school intending to pursue a particular specialty like surgery or family practice. Some students stick with that first choice, but many students change their minds and choose entirely different fields. Come hear how a group of medical students chose their medical specialties. Ashley Dorneden Lisa Richardson Natasha Beachum Joshua Romero UNM School of Medicine Residency Match: Arranging Training After Med School
This workshop is led by current 4th year medical students who have just completed their Residency Match experience. The panel will discuss choosing a specialty, the residency application process, interviews, creating a program rank list, and hopefully answer any questions you may have. Please join us to get the story on what to expect as you complete medical school! Jon Thoma Lisa Richardson Tom Pollard Julie Culkin UNM School of Medicine Married with Children…in Medicine?
Balancing family commitments with a career in medicine can be challenging. Come ask a panel of current medical students and a junior faculty member what life is like in medical school and medicine with a spouse and kids. Jon Thoma Julie Culkin Nancy Meunphalangchai Ryan Price Dr. Pooja Singh, MD UNM School of Medicine Married to a Medical Student
A panel of spouses and partners of medical students provide some insight into the challenges that the demands of medical school places on spouses and families Mariam Price Xayo Meunphalangchai Matt Rush UNM School of Medicine #Whatadoctorlookslike: Representation Matters, and How to Achieve your Goal of Becoming a Physician as an Underrepresented Minority
This panel of current Black UNM medical students will share their varied experiences before medical school and offer advice for being a successful applicant. Bridgette Love Tamara Weddington Chrys Djatche Judea Wiggins Alexandra Thompson Dukens LaBaze Natasha Beachum Fatumata Saho UNM SOM Student National Medical Association Can a Hispanic Student from Rural New Mexico REALLY be a Doctor?
Come meet 6 Hispanic medical students, all from rural New Mexico, and hear about their experiences applying to medical school. Martin Jurado Arinea Salas Anita Reta Ricardo Galicia Juan Navarro Daniel Padilla UNM School of Medicine Tips for Being Queer (or an Ally) on the Health Sciences Campus
We hope to ease queer students' fears about being open about themselves while studying at the Health Sciences Center. We also want to present opportunities available at UNM to serve the queer community in New Mexico. Kory Tillery Mike Winer Jessie Rogers UNM HSC LGBTQ Students and Allies in Healthcare) PA's Caring for New Mexico
Come chat with current PA students and learn about their passion and desire to serve and better care for the people of New Mexico Rebeca Mendoza-Watts Kelley Rutter Jaime Leanos Mark Belill Allison Hoornbeek UNM PA Program Life of a Student Pharmacist
Curious about the day-to-day life of a student pharmacist? Join our pharmacy student panel to learn about their experience in pharmacy school, how they got into the program, and what to expect when applying. Our pharmacy students are willing to answer all your questions. Krystal Ward (moderator) Meera Shah Carmelita Caca Courtney Gavin UNM College of Pharmacy Non-traditional Route to Pharmacy School
Have you, or someone you know, debated going back to school but didn’t think it was possible? Come be inspired by some of the hardest working students who are shaping themselves into future pharmacists while balancing a life with children, jobs and going back to school several years after graduating. They will share their stories about getting into pharmacy school, what their days look like and offer advice for non-traditional students still on the fence about applying to a graduate program. Krystal Ward (moderator) Esther Nalamlieng Wesley Browder Wendy Davis Victoria Lopez Elver Fajardo Del Cid UNM College of Pharmacy Nursing: Spreading the Love within our Communities
This panel of current nursing students will give aspiring health professions students an idea of how nursing is integrated into helping our communities and the opportunities for community involvement nursing students have during and after nursing school. Marisol Maldonado Shelby Vukosovich Victoria Cereceres Olivia Herrera UNM College of Nursing Avoiding the Burn: How to Prevent Burnout During Medical School
The pressures of medical school can have a major impact on students’ mental health and wellness. Approximately 50% of students experience burnout. Join an interactive panel of medical students from various years to learn how burnout manifests and hear about ways to cope with burnout and develop resiliency strategies. Sumit Patel Vishal Patel Melissa Shoemaker Matt Whicker UNM School of Medicine Twists and Turns on the Road to Medicine
No road to medicine is simple. There will always be ups and downs along the way, and sometimes you might find that medicine isn’t your perfect fit. Join this panel of current and former health professions students as they discuss their personal journeys and how they decided medicine was or wasn’t for them. Ngoc-An Nguyen Natalie Nieto Lariza Rosas-Valdez UNM Health Sciences Students A Non-Traditional Path: Making the Most of Your Gap Years to Medicine
Are you wondering if taking a gap year is right for you? Worried that a few years between graduating and applying for medical school might hurt you? Come talk to some medical students as they share their experiences with gap years before medical school. Clement Jose Tyler Dejong Amber Lalla Tyler Hough Madeline Palmer Brooklyn Cochrane UNM School of Medicine Research Related Careers
Biomedical Sciences Roundtable
Question and Answer session with faculty and students involved in undergraduate and graduate biomedical research opportunities Nancy Kanagy, PhD et. al UNM HSC Biomedical Research Education Program Healthcare Administrators Save Lives!
Come learn about career opportunities in healthcare administration and UNM’s graduate program. Nicholas Edwardson, PhD UNM Masters in Health Administration Program College of Population Health Overview
Education in disease prevention is critical to address the challenging health issues facing the state, nation and globe. Programs in the College of Population Health are designed to help meet that need. Come hear about them. R. Scott Olds, PhD UNM College of Population Health Academic Crossroads: Choosing between an MD, MD/PhD and a PhD
In this workshop, students will explore the information needed to choose between pursuing an MD, MD/PhD or PhD degree. Henning De May Rosstin Ahmadian UNM School of Medicine MD/PhD Program Biodesign at UNM: Making Ideas Real
Introduction to the UNM Bio Design Program, featuring a Q&A with the students of the Limitless Socket team (winners of the 2017 Bio Design competition) Christina Salas, PhD Evan Hagin Matthew Rush Jane Nguyen Victoria Lujan Rebecca Dutton UNM Department of Engineering Medical Research in the Acute Care Setting
Many pre-health students are interested in identifying research opportunities. Come hear about courses offered through the Department of Emergency Medicine which incorporate research work done in the ER as well as chances to shadow. Silas Bussman, MPH Tess Lemon Isaac Lira Alexandra Goslow Lucas Winter Niharika Ravichandran UNM Dept of Emergency Medicine Research in Health Professions
When she set out on her career in dental hygiene, Ms. Aboytes never imagined that research would become a part of her professional life. Come hear about her experiences doing clinical research and learn how exciting it can be to incorporate it into any healthcare profession you choose. Diana Aboytes, RDH, MS Dept of Dental Medicine, Division of Dental Hygiene |
Financing Healthcare Education
MEDICAL EDUCATION ON THE MILITARY'S DIME
Paying for a medical education is expensive and daunting. Come learn about the opportunities and benefits the military can provide. Ryan Price Jonathan Thoma Jonathan Miller Kyle Stephens Jennifer Rael, MD UNM School Of Medicine Basics of Financial Aid for Health Professional Programs
General financial aid information about health professions programs at the UNM Health Sciences Center. Janell Valdez University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Financial Aid Office Financial Aid for the first generation MD Student
First person in your family to go to college? To medical school? You may need some extra information about financing your education, and this is the place to get it. Eddie Salazar UNM School of Medicine Financial Aid Office FINANCIAL AID FOR MEDICAL STUDENTS
In this workshop, students learn more about the kinds of financial aid available to medical students. Eddie Salazar UNM School Of Medicine Financial Aid Office Health Professions General Information
Dentistry 101 - An Overview
An exploration of the art and science behind the profession of dentistry, as well as a review of the academic requirements needed for this great profession. David Manzanares, DDS New Mexico Dental Association Careers in Dentistry
Come learn about dental health professions and all that they may entail. Hear about what it takes to become a dentist and what it is like working in the field. Charles Tatlock, DDS UNM Pre-Dental Society Achieving Your Career in Dental Hygiene
Come learn about dental hygiene, pre-requisite courses for the program and the admissions process. Lindsey Lee, RDH, MS UNM Department of Dental Medicine Careers in Veterinary Medicine
Come hear about careers in veterinary medicine, including overviews of both small animal and large animal practices. We will also talk about the vet school application process. Amy Thorud, DVM Dean Wilkinson, DVM Avery Rowlison New Mexico Veterinary Medical Association It’s Not Just Cats and Dogs: Non-Traditional Veterinary Careers
Veterinary medicine offers a pathway into a variety of careers. Come hear about some of the more non-traditional career options. Laura Banks, DVM, MPH Ross LeClaire, DVM, PhD, DABT New Mexico Veterinary Medical Association Early Assurance Pack: Getting you on the path to pharmacy
Find out more about the College of Pharmacy's Early Assurance program, designed to put undergraduates on the path to pharmacy early in their undergraduate courses. This program is designed for students who know pharmacy is right for them. With this program, students can apply to the PharmD program earlier in their pre-requisite studies and be assured of their admittance with continued acceptable academic performance. Come find out more about this program and decide if it is right for you! Krystal Ward Donald Godwin, PhD University of New Mexico College of Pharmacy Physician + surgeon = podiatrist
Come speak with Janet Simon, the Executive Director of NM Podiatry Association about this profession that has been a “hidden gem” for too long. Janet Simon, DPM NM Podiatry Association Overview of UNM College of Nursing
This workshop will provide an overview of the current workforce demands for nursing, both on a national and local level. In addition, the different types of nursing professions are presented. Lastly, information on the nursing programs offered through the UNM College of Nursing with admissions requirements are provided. Len Malry UNM College of Nursing Health, Wellness, and Public Safety Courses at CNM
An overview of the school of Health, Wellness, and Public Safety at CNM. This presentation will introduce the various career paths available to students interested in working in healthcare, wellness, or public safety. Michael Faulhaber Central New Mexico Community College The Lab did WHAT??
Ever wonder where the doctor gets all the lab results and who's doing the testing? Come find out about how you can do the testing to help doctors diagnose a patient. Whether it is identifying leukemic cells or bacteria, typing blood or determining if a patient has diabetes, med lab scientists do it all! Margaret Alba UNM Med Lab Sciences program Careers in the Medical Laboratory
Come learn more about rewarding careers within the TriCore labs and the UNM/CNM Phlebotomy Program! Sharon Whetten, M.Ed., BSMT, ASCP TriCore Reference Laboratories Medical Imaging - Radiologic Sciences
Know where to find your humerus? Know what it looks like?? Want to see how it’s done? The B.S Program in Radiologic Sciences trains technologists in imaging fields including Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Nuclear Medicine. Come learn about our program and the many career opportunities in medical imaging. Rebecca Blankley UNM Radiologic Sciences How Paramedics save lives: An Overview of the paramedic skillset
In this workshop, two faculty members with the EMS Academy will present and discuss the different skills that a Paramedic can perform and what their purpose is for treating patients. This interactive workshop will provide attendees with an understanding of what the Paramedic's responsibility is during pre-hospital patient care. Joshua Lopez Tim Hanley UNM EMS Academy What does a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Do?
Interested in educating your community on how to achieve health and wellness through a balanced diet? Come explore the different career paths to becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist! Kathryn Coakley PhD, RD, LD UNM Nutrition and Dietetics Program 21st Century Healthcare Data Requirements - The Future is NOW
In today’s world, we rely on computers to track health information. Without accurate health data, we may miss something simple that could save lives or created profit for a health care facility. Research is growing in this field as the need for always having accurate data grows. Come explore the progress with us. Roseanna McGinn UNM Gallup and Valencia Why You Need Billing and Coding Knowledge
So you want to be a healthcare provider? Did you know your whole career will depend on your skills and knowledge, not only in your chosen field but in the documentation of the work you do and the services you provide? Billing and coding keep medical offices running. Come learn why Billing and Coding courses are a great place for you to start acquiring valuable skills, regardless of your health career plans. Roseanna McGinn UNM Gallup and Valencia Pharmacy: It’s More Than Just Counting Pills
This workshop will give a broad overview of the many things pharmacists do daily and where the career of pharmacy is headed Krystal Ward Donald Godwin, PhD UNM College of Pharmacy Information For High School Students
Preparing for your College Pre-Health Courses
This workshop is geared toward helping high school students interested in medical school prepare for their freshman year in college. Karen Majors UNM College of Arts and Sciences SAT/ACT Exam Overview & Strategy with Kaplan
This workshop covers the basics of each exam, and the admissions process including tips on applications. Jessica Peterson Kaplan Test Prep Not all High School Superheroes Wear Capes
Are you wondering what you can do to be a hero in your community while you are still in high school? Throw that traditional cape away and get ready to interact with faculty and students from the EMS program at the UNM School of Medicine who will discuss some of the amazing hands-on opportunities to help you become that “EMS hero” that you have always thought about Shelly McLaughlin Nelson Dominguez Nick Rodriguez UNM EMS Academy PATH Emerging Leaders Program
The PATH Emerging Leaders Program is a one week pre-college summer program for high school juniors and seniors that is focused on clinical shadowing, research development, health career prep, and leadership training. This session will give information on the mission, benefits, and application process of PATH. Toyese Oyeyemi UNMHSC Office of Community Health WANNA BE A BA/MD STUDENT?
High school students have a unique opportunity to be guaranteed admission into medical school through the UNM Combined BA/MD Program. Hear from current students in the undergraduate portion of the Program to learn a unique perspective regarding admissions, student life, curriculum, and more. Rushi Mankad Eliana Otero-Bell Kelli Duran Devon Garland Max Aycock UNM BA/MD Program Are You H.O.T Enough?
Although the Healers of Tomorrow program is primarily a health career exploration/mentoring program for high school youth, we emphasize that they can be valuable leaders in their community starting now. Come learn about the community health projects our HOT students are leading this year as well as how you can become involved as a student, mentor, or speaker! Ashlee Smalley Daisy Belmares-Ortega Manuel Molinar Jeanette Molinar Jasmine Peratrovich Lea Sabado Ashley Natseway Tyler Sandoval Naanibah Eddie Healers of Tomorrow Program Interesting/Interactive
Setting your career goals
Helping to define your career goals and aspirations is a valuable undertaking. Dr. Ostrum will share his thoughts and insight on finding the right career for yourself. Peter Ostrum, DVM Countryside Veterinary Clinic, Lowville, NY Transitioning from Film to Farm: A Retrospective Observational Study
Moving from a starring role in the movie Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory as a child to a career as a large animal veterinarian seems unimaginable, but now, after 32 years of working in a busy dairy consulting practice, Dr. Ostrum shares his thoughts and observations on staying enthusiastic, engaged and relevant in a changing dairy environment. As bovine practitioners, embracing new challenges with imagination and grace is our responsibility to the veterinary profession in the 21st century. Remember that “we are the music makers and we are dreamers of dreams”. Peter Ostrum DVM Countryside Veterinary Clinic, Lowville NY Staying Jazzed About Medicine
This interactive workshop will allow audience members to explore how clinicians stay motivated throughout their career by pursuing endeavors within clinical medicine, medical education, and life outside of the hospital! The goal of the workshop is to show future providers how they can maximize their impact in the world! Justin Roesch, MD, FACP UNM Department Of Internal Medicine Constructing “Sound Science” and “Good Epidemiology
Why is it that some nations have citizens who live long lives while others do not? The purpose of this workshop is to start thinking about the determinants of population health. Terence Jones, PhD UNM The Use of Standardized Patients in Medical Education
Who do medical students “learn” on? Come find out about standardized patients: who they are, how they are trained and where they are utilized in medical education. Audrey H. Ortega Adam Kludt Jonathan Cross UNM SOM Office of Assessment and Learning. Become a Health Apprentice Volunteer at Casa de Salud Medical Clinic
Interested in gaining direct hands-on, health-related experiences? Become a volunteer at Casa de Salud Medical Clinic! Serving both insured and uninsured patients from primarily underserved populations, its mission is to interweave traditional and conventional medicines to meet the physical and spiritual health needs of its patients in a welcoming, just, creative, and inclusive environment. Come learn about all the services provided at the clinic and opportunities and experiences available to you as a volunteer. Myra Murillo Alejandra Casarrubias Casa de Salud Medical Clinic Integrating Service, Love and the Arts into Your Work as a Healer
Join Anthony Fleg and learn about his perspective as a Family Physician on caring for patients and communities Anthony Fleg, MD UNM Dept of Family and Community Medicine Do You Think Like a Paramedic
What is the cause of a patient’s chest pain? What clues can their medical history provide? This workshop will feature students from the UNM EMS Academy’s Bachelor of Science Paramedic Training Program demonstrating assessment of an unknown “patient.” Attendees will learn how medics accurately assess patients under time constraints in this realistic session. Coffee Brown, MD Christina Anthony Carlos Bonnafoux Breeana Castellano UNM Emergency Medical Sciences Academy Physical Therapy Wellness Screening – Part I
Come participate in this personal wellness screening. Part I will include a neck flexor endurance test. Kevin Williams, SPT Ryan Fresquez, SPT UNM School of Medicine Division of Physical Therapy Physical Therapy Wellness Screening – Part II
Come participate in this personal wellness screening. Part II includes an assessment of the range of motion of your joints and your reflexes. Participation in Part I of the wellness screening is not necessary in order to participate in Part II. Kevin Williams, SPT Ryan Fresquez, SPT UNM School of Medicine Division of Physical Therapy |
Workshop Schedule
All workshops are held in the UNM Student Union Building (SUB).
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