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!
|
|
|
Click on the workshop title for a description.
Please continue to check back for an updated list of Workshops for HPS 2021!
If you are interested in Information Tables offered at the previous event, please visit HPS 2019 Workshops
Please continue to check back for an updated list of Workshops for HPS 2021!
If you are interested in Information Tables offered at the previous event, please visit HPS 2019 Workshops
|
The Admissions Process
BCOMING DOS: PERSPECTIVES FORM BURRELL COLLEGE'S STUDENT DOCTORS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS
Please join current Burrell College Students and Admissions Officers as we discuss applying to Osteopathic Medical School, our unique student community, and how our student doctors are BCOMing DOs in Las Cruces, NM! Natalie Davis Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine BCOMing DOs: Perspectives form Burrell College's Student Doctors and Admissions Officers
Please join current Burrell College Students and Admissions Officers as we discuss applying to Osteopathic Medical School, our unique student community, and how our student doctors are BCOMing DOs in Las Cruces, NM! Natalie Davis Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine How to Receive In-State Tuition at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry
Come learn about the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and why it should be on your radar as a New Mexico resident. Learn about our partnership with the WICHE program, which qualifies you for in-state tuition, and what makes UMKC stand out! Breana Boger University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry DPT Admission
To find out what the requirements are for applying to PT school. Students have an opportunity to ask questions specific to their application in a group setting. Hoping to add student panel but this is dependent on spring 2021 schedule. Jodi Schilz UNM Doctor of Physical Therapy Program UNM PA Program Faculty Panel
Learn about the UNM Physician Assistant Program! PA Program faculty will provide information on admissions, curriculum, and the career field in this question and answer session. Presenters TBA UNM PA Program Affording Your Health Professional Education
Its not all about student loans! Learn about the financial aid opportunities available in health profession programs. Janell Valdez HSC FInancial Aid Office Choosing a Major...Realizing Your Dream!
Do you really need a Biology degree to attend Medical School? How can you attend Dental School with an English degree? Come find out as we engage in a discussion regarding traditional vs. non-traditional majors as paths to post-secondary health programs. Tyler Clayshulte, Jennifer Serrano, and Cameron Langner Arts & Sciences Advisement Thriving as Minority Student in Medical School
Panel of medical students offer advise about medical school admissions and how to thrive in medical school as a minority group. Included in this panel is how to apply your life experiences as an underrepresented minority for medical school admissions, challenges faced by underrepresented groups in medical school, and life as a med student. There will be opportunity for Q&A and individual networking with medical students. Fermin Prieto, More TBA UNM SOM Latino Medical Student Association (LMSA) TTUHSC School of Health Professions
The TTUHSC School of Health Professions offers over 20 program ranging from Certificate to Doctorate. A few you may be most familiar with are: PA, DPT, OTD, AT, SLP, and many more. No matter which of our 20 programs interests you, our students, faculty, and researchers are united in our pursuit of a common vision: to extend excellent, life-giving care to patients across the health care spectrum, especially in areas with the most critical needs and shortages. Breanna Case TTUHSC School of Health Professions USU "AMERICA'S MEDICAL SCHOOL"
USU is America's School, it is rich in diversity and provides plenty of opportunity and benefits. USU provides outstanding training while providing a great payment and medical coverage. Mr. Ivey A. Paige, Mr. Gustova Ruiz Uniformed Service University To Be LGBTQ in Medical School
LGBTQ students from the UNM School of Medicine will be here to discuss and answer questions about our experiences applying to medical school along with discussing what it’s like to be a part of the UNM School of Medicine as an LGBTQ+ person. Undergrad and high-school students are welcome and questions are encouraged! Nathan Harris, Lucia Vulcan, TK King, Jonathan Hulse, Matthew Lucero, More TBA 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 School of Medicine UNM SOM Student Panel
This will be a panel of medical students from UNM SOM to talk about their experience with medical school and answer questions that the attendees have. Alicia Sikora, More TBA UNM SOM Medical Student Panel |
Health Professions General Information
So You Want To Go To Dental School?
Admission to Dental Health Professions programs is a very competitive process. This seminar will provide insights and helpful information to help determine whether the dental health professions are a good choice for a student's professional goals. Key steps to inform and prepare for dental school application processes will also be presented. Charles Tatlock, DDS, MPH UNM Pre-Dental Society COVID Fog: Navigating Residency During a Pandemic
Residency is already a tough time, but what happens when you throw a pandemic in? Hear the perspective of residents from around the country in understanding the role of a resident physician during a national emergency and the changing landscape of medicine. This will be a live interactive Q&A. Sumit Patel MD University of Arizona COM-Phoenix TOP 10 REASONS TO GO INTO PODIATRY
Presentation about podiatric medicine (focus on lower extremities) and podiatric medical school education TBD New York College of Podiatric Medicine 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. Kathryn Gentsch UNM College of Pharmacy Health Apprentice Program
We offer a comprehensive health apprentice training program for pre-health professional students interested in advancing their careers. These amazing individuals dedicate two years (6 hours per week) without pay, as volunteers, helping us run the entire office. In exchange, we train these students in professionalism, medical assistant skills and integrative health services so they become fully prepared to be leaders in the health care field for the next generation. Jazmin Velazquez, Joseph Barbara, Lizbeth Gonzalez Simply Salud Child Life Specialists: We Make Healing Look Like Play
Each year more than 3 million children are hospitalized in the United States.This session will cover the education, distraction and preparation needed at the appropriate developmental level to help support patients, families and siblings cope in the hospital setting.We will also explore how healing can look like child’s play! Join us to learn about the profession of Child Life and explore best practices. Jennifer Kean, Marisol Lin UNMH CHILD LIFE Discovering Medical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Science field and major are often misunderstood by the general public. This workshop will discuss this exciting field in detail and you will learn how you can assist the physician in diagnosing the patient. If you enjoy microscopes, you will love this field and choice of study! Sharon F. Whetten, MEd, MLS (ASCP) TriCore Reference Laboratories Keep Calm and Get a Nurse Practitioner
Review of the nurse practitioner profession. Will discuss education requirements job opportunities, and scope of practice for nurse practitioners. Will also review available loan repayment opportunities and tuition reimbursement programs Milena Archuleta, FNP Alyson Carey, PNP UNMH How do you provide medical care with people with disabilities?
The idea behind this is to provide interested medical personnel an idea of working with individuals with disabilities in the medical profession. There are over 300,000 individuals with disabilities in the state, from young children to senior citizens, and all of them need services from a medical care provider statewide. We need more people in this field, to have a strong background in working with this population. Having a dialogue is important between the disability community and the professionals in the medical community, so that they can obtain information and a better understanding of each other. Whether the medical professionals are planning a career as a primary physicians, dentist, surgeons, PAs, nurses and other specialist, this would be an important topic to explore. Lisa McNiven, MPA and Ingrid Hendrix, Dianne Lindstrom, Stan Ross NM Governor's Commission on Disability Affirming Gender Healthcare
Learn the basics of affirming gender care Molly McClain MD MPH UNMH, Department of Family and Community Medicine Naturopathic Doctor - A Holistic Approach to Medicine
Naturopathic medicine is a distinct health care profession that combines the wisdom of nature with the rigors of modern science. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) are trained as primary care providers who diagnose, treat and manage patients with acute and chronic conditions, while addressing disease and dysfunction at the level of body, mind and spirit. Dr. JoAnn Yanez, Executive Director Assoication of Accredited Naturopathic Medical Colleges 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 question and answer session. Presenters TBA UNM PA Program Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners Helping Survivors of Crime
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners help survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence with a comprehensive medical and forensic exam. Nurse examiners perform the medical/forensic exam in a caring, 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 their healing. Alejandra Casarrubias, RN, BSN Albuquerque SANE Collaborative 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. Alejandra Casarrubias, RN, BSN and Health Apprentices Casa de Salud Do I have to take Calculus?? (Research vs. Professional Schools)
What if we told you that you could work on a cure for Alzheimer's AND work with patients? What if we told you that you could work in the medical field without working with patients? Come meet with us to talk about the different tracks and why the Calculus you choose could be life altering? Tyler Chayshulte, Jennifer Serrano, and Cameron Langner Arts & Sciences Advisement |
|
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 Biology as a Major at UNM
As a pre-med student, you have expectations about what you will learn as a Biology major as your prepare for admission into Medical School. Come talk with us about UNM Biology and how we can best prepare you for Medical School. Tyler Clayshulte, Jennifer Serrano, and Cameron Langner Arts & Sciences Advisement Simulation in Healthcare
Discover the importance and different types of Simulation Based Education offered within UNM Health Sciences' programs. Adreanne Cordova, MSN, RN, CNE, CHSE UNM College of Nursing Summer Opportunities for with the HSC Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Are you a high school junior or senior interested in a health career? Join us as we discuss how our summer programs like Health Careers Academy (HCA), and the Undergraduate Health Science Enrichment program (UHSEP) can help you on your path to a health career. Stacy Collier and Luis Carlos Muñoz UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Financing Healthcare Education
Medical Billing and Coding
Medical Billing and Coding is a skillset that many medical professionals find they need to move into management settings or to run their own clinic. It is a profession in its own right too! So often doctors and other medical professionals rely upon medical billing and coding professionals to keep the medical facility in the black! Learn about this exciting field and the opportunities available. Roseanna McGinn UNM Gallup |
Interesting/Interactive
How To Be A Sex Positive Health Care 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 Toys Healing With Art, Movement, and Love: A Family Doctor's Journey
This interactive workshop will take students through Dr. Anthony Fleg's journey, using art, movement and love to create healing for families and communities. We will inspire students to think about they gifts and interests they have, and how these might be incorporated into their careers as health professionals. Anthony Fleg Native Health Initiative, UNM SOM Population Health: Improving health during the pandemic and beyond
The pandemic has reminded us of the importance of population/public health, with terms such as herd immunity and "flattening the curve" making it into the public's lexicon. As a physician whose career has straddled public health and clinical medicine, I will describe the field of population health and its intersection with clinical health fields. The pandemic will be a case study for this interactive workshop, as it illustrates the importance of more attention toward prevention and population health in the years ahead. Anthony Fleg Native Health Initiative, UNM SOM Families and Medicine - You CAN Have it All
Have you ever thought to yourself that it is either a family or an MD? Many people have this struggle and feel that the two are incompatible. However, we are here to show you that it is absolutely possible to have a family and attend medical school. Come join us for a panel-style discussion where no questions are off limits and the presenters are open books about their lives as parents and students. Jessica Valdez, More TBA UNM SOM Giving the Gift of Life : Blood Cancer and How You Can Help
Every three minutes, someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer. We hope to find a life-saving match for everyone afflicted. Internship opportunities available, as well as a chance for YOU to save a patient's life. We can cure blood cancer, but not without your help. Alexandria Wiesel, Danika Nelson, More TBA Gift of Life UNM Summer Opportunities with the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Join us as we share resources and opportunities like the MCAT, DAT, GRE test preparation, shadowing opportunities, and programs our office offers for health career focused students! Stacy Collier and Luis Carlos Muñoz UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Research Related Careers
Hands-On Detectives: Medical Laboratory Sciences
Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) are hands-on medical detectives! We are highly skilled professionals who discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that helps physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. We use sophisticated instrumentation and technology, as well as highly skilled manual techniques to examine biological specimens, perform advance laboratory tests, troubleshoot instrumentation, assess new test methods, evaluate and interpret laboratory test results, and report findings for various diseases and conditions. The MLS is a vital part of the health care team that provides accurate, timely and reliable results. Barrbara Masten + others to be provided later UNM SOM: Medical Laboratory Sciences Program |
