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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Please continue to check back for an updated list of Workshops for HPS 2023!
If you are interested in workshops offered at the previous event, please visit HPS 2022 Workshops
Last Updated: 1/17/2023
Please continue to check back for an updated list of Workshops for HPS 2023!
If you are interested in workshops offered at the previous event, please visit HPS 2022 Workshops
Last Updated: 1/17/2023
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Keynote Speaker
Chenoa Bah Stilwell-Jensen (CNAH/ First Nation)
The Admissions Process
UNM Physical Therapy Program Admission Workshop
Learn about the requirements for applying to the UNM DPT program. Jodi Schilz UNM School of Medicine SO you want to go to dental school
The application process to dental professional programs is very competitive. This presentation will highlight steps individuals should consider while exploring the dental professions as a career. Personal qualities and motivations that make an applicant more compelling in the application process will be addressed. Charles Tatlock, DDS, MPH UNM Pre-Dental Society Slay the Statement
Are you interested in becoming a phPersonal statement writing workshop for FirstGen, BI-POC, and minoritized pre-health students. Krystal Chan, MD UNM SOM, Dept. of Internal Medicine UNM PA Program Admission
This session will cover the requirements to apply for admission to the UNM PA Program. Learn about the prerequisite courses, GPAs, clinical experience, and more as we step through each componenet of the admissions process and how to help your application stand out. Christina Anthony UNM PA Program The 3Rs of Interview Preparation
How do you get ready for the most important interview of your life? Come learn how you can start preparing now. Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development, University of New Mexico James V McKinnell, MD Shadowing: What Do I See and What Should I Look For?
You've heard you need to shadow, but do you know why? What should you be looking for and thinking about once you are in the room? This workshop can help. Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development, University of New Mexico James V McKinnell, MD Information for High School Students
Combined BA/MD Degree Program
Are you interested in becoming a physician? Look no further! The Combined BA/MD Degree Program is designed to help address the physician shortage in New Mexico through the commitment of its students to serve communities across the state. Students first complete a baccalaureate degree through the College of Arts & Sciences, then move on to claim their reserved seat at the UNM School of Medicine to complete their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. Join us to learn more about our program and see how truly special it is to be a BA/MD student. Jered Cervantes UNM Combined BA/MD Program University Admission for High School and Transfer Students
Learn about undergraduate admission policies and practices at UNM and other colleges through interactive discussion. Matthew Hulett UNM Admissions Office Start Preparing for Your Career in Healthcare in High School
Do you see a career in healthcare in your future? There are things you can be doing in high school that can help you achieve your professional goal. Don't wait until you are in college....come learn what you can be doing NOW! Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development, University of New Mexico James V McKinnell, MD Health Profession Student/Practitioner Panels
UNM PA Program Faculty Panel
What does a Physician Assistant do? What is the training like? Learn more about the PA profession and the UNM PA Program during this question and answer session with UNM PA Program faculty. UNM PA Program UNM PA Program Student Q&A Session
Interested in learning more about PA School? Join current students in the UNM PA Program to hear about the program and their experiences! This will be a questions and answer session. UNM PA Program Pharmacy student panel
Interested in pharmacy school but wanting to learn more about what it entails or what opportunities there are? Check out this panel of pharmacy students! UNM COP Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists Becoming a D.O. with Burrell College's Director of Recruitment
"Ready to learn more about the process of applying to Medical School? Is becoming a D.O. right for you? Join Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine's Director of Recruitment, Austin Gentry, to discover the advantages of pursing your medical education at an Osteopathic Medicine school and why Burrell College, located in Las Cruces, NM, might be the place for you!" Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine Office of Admissions Austin Gentry and student panel |
Health Professions Overviews
Career Opportunities in Veterinary Medicine
Veterinary medicine is not just puppies and kittens! Veterinarians have a key role in the One Health movement. Come learn what is possible in the animal health care field. Maggie Jones, DVM Aztec Animal Clinic Optometry as a Career
Optometry is a rewarding career that provides excellent career opportunities, presents different modes of practice, provides great job satisfaction, and offers a great quality of life. New Mexico Optometric Association Presbyterian Nurse Residency Programs
This workshop will review the nationally-accredited Nurse Residency/Fellowship Programs at Presbyterian Hospital. The Residency programs are designed to help new nurses transition through their first year from student to professional nurse. The program supports nurse residents transitioning into Medical/Surgical/Progressive Care, Emergency Department, Critical Care and the Peri-Operative (OR) settings. Philip Rothfeld Presbyterian Health Care Services Foot & Ankle Physicians/Surgeons: Best Kept Secret Career
The medical specialty that focuses on the foot/ankle and lower extremity function provides career choices that includes surgery, trauma, sports medicine, wound care and biomechanics. Podiatric medicine has 10 medical colleges in the United States and many post-education practice opportunities. New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association Saving Lives Through Healthcare Administration
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 both clinical and non-clinical career trajectories. Dr. Nick Edwardson and Dr. Kate Cartwright UNM School of Public Administration- Health Administration The modern pharmacist
Presented by the UNM College of Pharmacy. The workshop will cover details about the pharmacy profession, history of the UNM COP, and it's admissions process. A great, one stop, informative presentation to help you learn more about pharmacy! Kathryn Gentsch UNM College of Pharmacy Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners during challenging times
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners provide services for survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence with a comprehensive medical and forensic exam. Nurse examiners perform an exam with trauma informed care, in a respectful and supportive manner. This presentation will give you an overview of our model of care and the importance of helping survivors of crime and their loved ones in the process of healing after an assault. Albuquerque SANE Collaborative Alejandra Casarrubias, BSN, RN Eight Great Health Professions in 40 Minutes
Interested in a healthcare career but not sure of the many different pathways and opportunities? Come get an intense, quick, "round-robin style" overview of the “Great Eight” Health Professions Programs at UNM-SOM. The professions in Anesthesia Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Radiologic Sciences will be presenting together in this session. You will have time to ask questions and gain information to help you choose the health profession that is right for you. Health Professions Programs - SOM Shelly McLaughlin What Do Physical Therapists Do and What Settings Do They Work In?
This workshop will provide participants with a basic introduction to the profession of physical therapy. It will cover what physical therapists (PTs) do as Movement Science Specialists. It will also provide an overview of the types of patients PTs treat and the many different setting they work in. UNM SOM Rose M. Vallejo, PT, DPT and DPT students 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. UNM Athletic Training Program Kevin M. Schroeder DAT, LAT, ATC, FNAP, Athletic Training Coordinator of Clinical Education Interesting/Interactive
Databases & Bias: Critically Evaluating Resources for Your Research
Many times when people think of libraries and research they think of shushing librarians and objective resources. However, the library has much more to offer (I have never shushed a person in my life) and there is no such thing as objectivity in information curation. Join the Student Success and Engagement Librarian at the Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center to learn more about discrimination and bias in scholarly resources and how you can work to critically evaluate them to improve your own work. Kelleen Maluski UNM Health Sciences Library Simulation in Healthcare
“Simulation is the best!” We hear this every day from UNM nursing students! Healthcare simulation is an interactive strategy to engage students in learning both communication and hands-on skills. With task trainers, state of the art low and high fidelity manikins, we provide a realistic, but ultra-safe environment for health sciences students to apply knowledge and skills in a real-world scenario. This visual presentation will highlight the simulation options we offer at UNM’s College of Nursing and throughout the interprofessional healthcare simulation center on the North Campus! UNM College of Nursing Adreanne Cordova, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE; John Bermel, BBA; David Fevig, BS Financial Aid
HSC Financial Aid 101
The presentation will cover the UNM medical program cost of attendance, scholarship resources, federal direct student loan borrowing, loan repayment programs, and basic financial aid knowledge for incoming MD students. UNM HSC Leslie Murphy Test Prep
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Opportunities
Health Apprenticeship: A Model for Transforming and Diversifying the Healthcare Workforce
Casa de Salud and our Health Apprenticeship program focus their training on helping patients in our South Valley clinic. We help students with the skills on how to engage themselves in direct patient care. Hands-on experience is a vital component to any student who hopes to enter into a professional medical training program and Casa de Salud can provide this important step. This workshop will give you an overview of our model of care as well as some stories from our apprentices and patients. Casa de Salud Clinic Alejandra Casarrubias, BSN, RN and Health Apprentices |
