Workshops
What is a Workshop?
The UNM Health Professions Symposium has over eighty workshops for you to choose from! These workshops have topics ranging from getting ready for a pre-health track in college to having families in medical school, and everything in between. Workshops are also a great way for interested individuals to learn about other careers in healthcare such as population health, medical laboratory sciences, and dental hygiene (and many more!). With so many great workshops this year, it can be hard to choose which ones to attend. So be sure to look through the workshops below and plan ahead!
The UNM Health Professions Symposium has over eighty workshops for you to choose from! These workshops have topics ranging from getting ready for a pre-health track in college to having families in medical school, and everything in between. Workshops are also a great way for interested individuals to learn about other careers in healthcare such as population health, medical laboratory sciences, and dental hygiene (and many more!). With so many great workshops this year, it can be hard to choose which ones to attend. So be sure to look through the workshops below and plan ahead!
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Additional Postings of Workshops for the 2020 UNM HPS Will Continue to Be Published!
If you are interested in Workshops available last year, please visit HPS 2019 Workshops
Additional Postings of Workshops for the 2020 UNM HPS Will Continue to Be Published!
If you are interested in Workshops available last year, please visit HPS 2019 Workshops
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The Admissions Process
The Informal Social Media Screen: how to keep your online persona from becoming a red flag on your application
Many programs now screen social media profiles as part of the application process whether or not students are aware of it. This workshop will discuss some of the common pitfalls individuals make on their social media pages as well as some of the ways it can be used to boost your professional "brand" and to facilitate networking opportunities. Baillie Bronner UNM Medical Student First Generation College Student? You're not alone
This session will address issues some of the issues students face being a first generation college student and helps students navigate the college environment as a first generation college student. It will also provide helpful advice for admission and scholarship essays. Eddie Salazar UNM SOM Medical School Admissions Advisement
This workshop is for students interested in going to medical school to become a physician. We will provide information on the requirements for applying and how best to build the application. Cindy Garcia UNM SOM Admissions Jumping The Final Hurdle: How to Ace the Admissions Interview
Learn essential tips and tricks for handling the scariest part of the admissions process, from panel interviews to multiple mini interviews and beyond. Shalom Bond, MA, LMHC UNM Career Services Bachelors of Science in Nursing Admission Workshop
This workshop is for students applying to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure Option for both Main Campus and Rio Rancho. The application deadline for this specific audience is September 15th for Spring 2021 admission. This workshop will walk students through the BSN application process and discuss methods and strategies that aim to inform and prepare the pre-nusing student to apply to the Pre-Licensure Program here at UNM. Bradford Beck Kelley Parker UNM Exploratory and Pre-Professional Advising Center MCAT Sample Class
Kaplan MCAT - Overview of the MCAT Exam, work through a few sample questions, and answer any of your questions. Kaplan Test Prep - MCAT Instructor Kaplan Test Prep Financing Healthcare Education
Financial Aid Resources For Your Health Professions Education
Overview of financial aid resources for health professions education costs. Janell Valdez UNM HSC Financial Aid Office Medical School on the Military's Dime
Medical school is a financial burden for all aspiring physicians. The Department of Defense funds a Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) which we will introduce to interested students. Additionally, we will discuss other avenues that you can fund your medical training such as the Post 911 GI Bill. Ryan Price UNM HSC Financial Aid for Health Professional Students
Session will review Institutional, State and Federal financial aid opportunities for students pursuing a health profession field. Janell Valdez UNM HSC Financial Aid Office Financing MD Tuition: MD Financial Aid 101
This workshop will focus on the financial options for financing Medical School. It will address Federal, State, and Institutional loans, scholarships, and "for service" funding opportunities. Eddie Salazar UNM SOM Professional Panels
Why a Health Profession: A Panel Discussion with Community Clinicians
A group of clinicians, from both primary and specialty care, will be hosting a panel discussion to talk about their education and career paths following medical school. Dr. Ryan Tyner Dr. Lance Wilson Dr. Ximena Galarza-Rios Dr. Pawitta Kasemsap Dr. John Good Dr. Kristina Gutierrez-Barela DaVita Medical Group OPTOMETRY AS A CAREER
Why choose optometry? Optometry is a rewarding career that offers high job satisfaction, a rewarding career, and many options through different modes of practice. Dr. Jamie Dunn Dr. Sarah Bortz Dr. Nicolette Estrada Mr. Richard Montoya New Mexico Optometric Association UNM PA Program Faculty Panel
Learn about the UNM Physician Assistant Program. This workshop will be a question and answer session with PA Program faculty. Presenters TBA UNM PA Program Student Panels
Families in Medical School
Come and join us for a question and answer with a panel of medical students who all have families! We will talk about what it is like to have families in medical school and answer any questions you all might have! We are all passionate about making sure that people know that having a family and having a career in medicine are not mutually exclusive things! Jessica Valdez Timothy Abeyta Nicole Abeyta Alyssa Espinoza Avanika Mahajan Letitia Tomaszewski UNM School of Medicine WOMEN IN MEDICINE- THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE OUTRIGHT SEXIST
An open dialogue about the unique challenges of being a female in historically male-dominated professions. Baillie Bronner Yalda Barlas Arinea Salas Martha Gallegos UNM Medical Students Latinos in Medicine
Hear what it is like being a Latino in medical school and how we got on the path towards a career in medicine! Fermin Prieto MS3 Martin Jurado MS3 Priscilla Mendoza MS3 Daniela Armendariz MS2 Aaron Trillo MS2 Larimar Rodriguez MS1 UNM SOM What Career in Healthcare is Right for Me?
Do you know you want a career in healthcare, but are unsure of what path to choose? Come talk to student representatives from various programs and find out what is the right fit for you! Students will share experiences and talk about the curriculum, life style, workload and how they made their decision to pursue this field. Julie Giannini Jaimie Lin Myissa Weiss Elvira Ramirez Bryan Pesko UNM Health Sciences Student Council To Be LGBTQ Students in Healthcare
LGBTQ students from the UNM School of Medicine and School of Nursing will be here to discuss and answer questions about our experiences applying to medical/nursing school and what it’s like to be a part of these programs as an LGBTQ+ person. Undergrad and high-school students are welcome and questions are encouraged! Nathan Harris Lucia Vulcan LeeRoy Allen Zachary Bosshardt Bernard Rosal LGBTQ Students and Allies in Healthcare Bridging Your Path to Research Opportunities: El Puente Research Fellowship
Learn about the opportunity to earn a scholarship while exploring research and the steps of applying to graduate and professional school. Understanding academic research is key to pursuing graduate and professional opportunities, but not everyone has the opportunity to learn the process. El Puente Research Fellowship is perfect for students who are seeking to enhance their academic and professional profile but have not yet had the opportunity to learn the research process or participate in research programs. Presenters TBA El Centro de la Raza, UNM Information For High School Students
University Admission for High School and Transfer Students
Come learn about college admissions in general and what you need to know to attend The University of New Mexico! Matthew Hulett UNM Admissions Office NHI Healers of Tomorrow
HOT is a program for high school students to be exposed to different medical fields. It is a mentorship program that encourages students to complete a loving-service project in their community. Lorenzo Silva, Maria Salazar Kevin Dileanis, Talyia Torres Daisy Belomontes-Ortega Lorenza Williams Native Health Initiative |
Health Professions General Information
What is a Pharmacist and How do I become one?
This workshop will provide participants with information on the many career options available for pharmacists. The workshop will include information on the career as well as how to apply to the College of Pharmacy at UNM. Donald A Godwin, PhD Krystal L Ward UNM College of Pharmacy HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT BILLING AND CODING
An introduction to medical billing and coding and management of health information. Roseanna McGinn University of New Mexico, Gallup Campus and Valencia Campus Foot & Ankle Physicians/Surgeons: Best Kept Secret Career
Podiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases related to the foot and ankle. In other words, we are doctors who specialize in feet. Just like traditional doctors, we can prescribe medicine, perform surgery, and make diagnoses on a variety of diseases. One of the surprising unknowns about podiatry is that it is a well-compensated field. Salaries are comparable, if not higher, than many specialties within the more popular fields of healthcare, including medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy. Furthermore, a large portion of podiatrists own their own clinics and can use business acumen to potentially earn significantly more. Presenters TBA New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association The Dental Profession: So you want to go to dental school?
This workshop will give an overview of the dental profession. The dental profession includes not only those who provide direct patient care, but those who teach, conduct research, and work in public and international health. Charles Tatlock, DDS, MPH Jon Wagner, MD, DDS UNM Pre-Dental Society Overview of College of Nursing Programs
Are you interested in pursuing a degree in nursing? The University of New Mexico College of Nursing offers several bachelor program pathways as well as over 5 master level and 3 doctoral programs. Leading the state in student nursing enrollment, this presentation provides an overview of each of these programs and market supply and demand information. Len Marly UNM College of Nursing Emergency Medical Services Opportunities at UNM
Do you want to be on the front lines of medicine? Consider training in Emergency Medicine. This session will provide details on the UNM EMS Academy, the Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services program, career opportunities, and more. The EMS Academy advisor and current students will share information and answer questions. Christina Anthony UNM Emergency Medical Services Academy Casa de Salud and Apprentice Program
Casa de Salud, a family clinic in the South Valley, provides care to patients with dignity, trust, creativity, cultural humility, and respect. Casa is able to provide this services through our Apprentice Program. Our wonderful apprentices engage with direct patient care, hands on experience and a professional training program leading to the future of medical professionals. Alejandra Casarrubias, RN Casa de Salud Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners helping survivors of crime
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners help sexual assault and domestic violence survivors, providing care in an empowering setting that addresses their emotional and medical needs. This workshop will discuss a general information on what SANE entitles, represents and provides in the community. As a SANE, there is nothing more rewarding that help survivors in need. Alejandra Casarrubias, RN Albuquerque SANE Collaborative Be the Detective: Medical Laboratory Sciences
Medical laboratory scientists uncover and provide accurate laboratory testing results that assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment, as well as in disease monitoring or prevention. We use sophisticated biomedical instrumentation and technology, computers, and methods requiring manual dexterity to perform laboratory testing on samples taken from your body. In addition, we monitor testing quality and consult with other members of the healthcare team. Barbara Masten, PhD, D(ABHI), MLS(ASCP) UNM SOM - Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Child Life Specialists: We Make Healing Look Like Play
Child life specialists work closely with children and families in medical settings, serving as emotional support and helping develop family coping strategies. With a background in child development, psychology and counseling, child life specialists help explain medical jargon to kids and prepare them for procedures Marisol Lin UNMH So you think you want to be a Physician Assistant student?
Overview of preparation for PA school applications and life as a PA student. Mariah Barnes Keely Dobbs UNM PA Program Medical Interpreting: A Profession
Did you know that you can use your advanced proficiency skills in another language to help serve patients that don’t speak English and gain clinic experience at the same time? The field of medical interpreting is growing at an increasingly high rate. Join us to learn more about this exciting and critical healthcare career. Two nationally certified (CHI) Spanish Medical Interpreter/Translators who work at UNM Hospitals will lead this workshop. A panel of language diverse interpreters will also be present to answer any questions from the audience. Melissa Salazar (Spanish) Claudia Corchado (Spanish) Verida Smiley (Navajo) Lan Dai (Vietnamese) Efrain Rodriguez (ASL) UNMH 20 Great Careers in Healthcare That AREN'T a Doctor!
The School of Health Professions has over 20 programs ranging from Certificate to Doctorate. A few of our more popular programs include PA, DPT, OTD, MAT, SLP, CLS, and many more. Come visit us to learn more about our programs and how to become a competitive applicant! Breanna Case TTUHSC School of Health Professions America's Medicine: Practicing Medicine in the Military Health System
Learn about the opportunities and adventures that a career in military medicine has to offer. Detailed information about the tuition free pathways to becoming a military physician though the Uniformed Services University or the Health Professions Scholarship Program (HPSP) will also be provided. Dr. Lindsey Cline Dr. Lauren Gabreski Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine Mastering Healthcare Administration: An Introduction to UNM's MHA Program
What do ALL healthcare professions and organizations have in common? They all need competent, creative leaders to manage the organizational structures and processes that lead to high-value outcomes. In this presentation, faculty from UNM's Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) program will review the program, demonstrate how innovative healthcare management is a force multiplier for high-quality care, and discuss how an MHA degree augments clinical career trajectories. Nick Edwardson, PhD Kate Cartwright, PhD UNM MHA Program Medical Spanish in Pre-Health: ¿Por Qué?
The workshop will provide information on why is important to become a bilingual health professional in order to advance health equity, improve quality of care, and help eliminate health care disparities by presenting demographic and public health data, current health policy as well as required educational competencies in health professions. Interpersonal and communication skills are recognized as one of the six core graduate medical education competencies by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) defines communication skills and cultural competence and health care disparities as two of the nine curriculum content standards for undergraduate health education. The workshop will present a road map of courses in Medical Spanish and service learning experiences at UNM and in our community Veronica Plaza, MD MPH UNM Medical Spanish Program Keep Calm and Call a Nurse Practitioner
Discuss the role of the Nurse Practitioner in healthcare today. Will also examine NP programs and how to select the right one for you! Alyson Carey Amy Davis Amie Merhege UNMH Jump Start your Medical Career with EMS Opportunities for High School Students
It is never too early to start thinking about how you can be a medical hero in your community. We will help spark your ideas by discussing some of the hands on opportunities, recommend course preparations you can make and classes you can take to help you prepare to become an EMT in high school or soon after. You will interact with faculty and students from the EMS program at UNM’s, School of Medicine, EMS Academy to help you discover the ways to help you jump start your medical career that you have always thought about. Shelly McLaughlin Amer Alhuwayfi Sara Al Midany UNM, SOM, EMS Academy 9 Health Professions in 40 Minutes
Interested in healthcare, but not sure of the many different pathways and opportunities? Come get an intense, quick overview of 9 health professions here at UNM and do it "speed-dating style!" Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, Radiologic Sciences, Speech Language Pathology and Population Health will be represented. You will have just enough time to ask questions and gain information to help you choose the health profession that is right for you. Shelly McLaughlin UNM Health Professions Programs, COPH, and SLP Interesting/Interactive
Athletic Trainers: Healthcare Providers for the Physically Active
In this interactive workshop, attendees will learn about the profession of athletic training and our roles as healthcare providers. Attendees will participate in demonstrations of various athletic training clinical skills and learn about common patient cases Athletic Trainers care for. Sara Nottingham, EdD, LAT, ATC, Athletic Training Program Coordinator UNM Athletic Training Program Suturing Basics Lab - Hands On
Learn by doing with this dry lab workshop. Introduction to basic skin anatomy and wound closure featuring hands-on practice in suturing stations (no live cell products). Opportunity to develop basic hand -eye skills. Dr. Janet Simon New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association How to Be a Sex Positive Provider
Do you work in healthcare and wish you had more resources for patients who have sex & relationship questions? Do you sometimes feel embarrassed talking to patients about their sex life? Sex is a quality of life issue for most people. Whether it’s someone needing a dilator set, a lubricant that doesn't leave them feeling sticky or cause irritation, or information on a kink etc., Hunter will talk go over how healthcare providers can help their patients feel more comfortable talking about sex, sexuality, relationships, gender and more. Hunter Riley Self Serve Sexuality Resource Center Native Storytelling: Pursuing & Working in Health Care
Join us and hear the stories of Natives pursuing a health career and learn about the student support services offered by the Center for Native American Health. Presenters TBA UNM Center for Native American Health The Power of Liberal Arts & Integrative Studies in a Pre-Health Profession Education
This workshop will provide participants an overview of the unique opportunities available within Liberal Arts & Integrative Studies. Learn how to design a customized bachelor’s degree to create an innovative path towards your professional healthcare goals. Kelsey Molo Ian Drackert UNM - Liberal Arts & Integrative Studies How do you work with people with disabilities?
Having a dialogue is important between the disability community and the professionals in the medical community, this will give you information and a better understanding of this specific population. If you are planning a career as a primary physicians, dentist, surgeons, PA’s, nurses or type of specialist, this would be an important presentation for you to attend. There are 311,000 individuals with disabilities in the state, from young children to senior citizens, and all of them need services from a medical care provider statewide. This short presentation and dialogue between the panelist and you, is to provide interested medical personnel an idea of working with this specific population. Lisa McNiven NM Governor's Commission on Disability On the Other Side of Healthcare: Public Affairs
In health care it is useful to take a 360-degree approach when developing a communications campaign that includes issues management, positioning, messaging, outreach, and thought leadership. Our work brings public officials, communities, and legislation together with patients, health care providers, and healthcare. Come visit us to learn more about our work on abortion care in New Mexico! Reyaun Francisco Jessamyne Mckelvey Brady Steele Planned Parenthood New Mexico Discover the Fullfilling and Diverse Opportunities of Rural Nursing
Rural nursing refers to nurses who work in small and underserved populations. The patients they serve have limited access to healthcare while living in remote areas, up to an hour away. In rural communities, rural nurses tend to form close relationships with patients becoming not just friends but a part of the family. Since they work in smaller healthcare facilities, rural nurses must be able to think critically and assist patients of all ages and with all types of complaints. Unlike larger cities, where nurses are specialized in different areas like emergency medicine, pediatrics, and surgery; Rural hospital nurses need to be skilled in all areas of nursing as most do not have separate areas for each. For this reason, rural nurses do have a high degree of competence and proficiency. Join Cibola General Hospital for a glimpse of what rural nursing is like. Jasmine Hobbs RN Katelyn Judd RN Nichole Ramirez RN Sean Covey CRNA Cibola General Hospital Be an Epidemiologist Disease Detective
Have you ever wondered how we find out what causes an outbreak of food poisoning after that fun class party? Or, how a cluster of a strange new disease is investigated? Come join us as we learn to be disease detectives investigating an outbreak! Kristine Tollestrup Pamela Sedillo UNM College of Population Health Advocating for sexual health education in our community
Did you know most high school students in New Mexico do not receive adequate sexual education? Come learn about why this is important, current resources available to youth and how aspiring health professionals can make a lasting impact in the community! Niharika Ravichadran, Medical Student Alicia Sikora, Medical Student UNM SOM Students How All Health Care Professionals Can Promote Youth Safety and Resilience
All community members including health and behavioral health care professionals can help keep young people safe. This workshop will provide useful tools to help youth at risk for self-harm cope better. Avron (Avi) Kriechman MD UNM SOM Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences |
