2026 Workshops

Students at the Paul L. Foster School of Medicine obtain a medical education that emphasizes a strong foundation in modern scientific principles, encourages strong ethical principles, focuses on the needs of the community, and is committed to excellence.

Orginization Name: Texas Tech Health El Paso- Foster School of Medicine

Presenter: Veronica Edwards

Target Audience: College Students

Confused about the medical school admissions process? Join us for an interactive workshop that breaks down each step—from prerequisites and extracurriculars to MCAT strategies and crafting a standout application. Gain insider tips on interviews, personal statements, and letters of recommendation, all tailored to help you succeed. Learn what the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine looks for in competitive applicants and how to make your application shine. Walk away with a clear roadmap and actionable strategies to confidently pursue your medical career.

Organization name: NA

Target Audience: Both College and High School students. 

Thinking about a career in physical therapy? This interactive seminar will walk you through the entire process of applying to the University of New Mexico’s Physical Therapy Program. We’ll review the admission requirements, application procedures, and give tips to help you put your best foot forward. Whether you’re just starting to explore PT as a career or you’re ready to apply, this session will give you the tools and confidence you need to take the next step toward becoming a physical therapist.

Organization: UNM SOM Physical Thearpy Program

Presenter: Jodi Schilz

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Learn about what you need to get into dental school while at UNM and get insight from our current dental students on what it is like to get into dental school and the adventure that it is now that they are on their way to becoming a dentist!

Organization Name: TTUHSC El Paso - Hunt School of Dental Medicine Admissions

Presenter: Andrea Ramirez (Director of Admissions); (additional WLHSDM students)

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

This session will cover requirements to apply for admission to the UNM PA Program. Learn about prerequisite courses, GPAs, clinical experience, and more as we step through each component of the process and how to help your application stand out. 

Organization Name:  UNM Physician Assistant Program

Presenter: Christina Anthony, MA

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Join The UNM College of Nursing for an informational session on the application process for our Pre-Licensure BSN Nursing programs.

Organization Name: UNM CON

Presenters: Grace Wiele

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

This presentation will explain the educational pathway to a career in medicine, and also provide general advice for applying for admission to any kind of educational program.

Organization Name: UNM Pediatric Emergency Department

Presenter: Matthew Gunderson, MD, MSc

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Thinking about medical school? Join our presentation for an inside look at the UNM School of Medicine MD admissions process. Learn about admissions requirements, timelines, pathways, tips for a standout application, and where to find advising support — plus a live Q&A.

Organization Name:  UNM SOM Office of Admissions

Presenter: Erin Williams, MA

Target Audience: College Students

Learn about the experiences, skills, etc. that you will need to present in your application materials.

Organization Name: UNM, Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development

Presenters: Dr. Ken Cradock

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

This workshop will review many options in PT & OT and what they entail, the admissions requirements, and what a competitive candidate looks like. This will also allow attendees to become self-aware to decide which career path in health care they are most suited to both in terms of job function and what is a realistic path for them to achieve. 

Organization Name: University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Presenter: Dr. Samuel Wheeler

Target Audience: College Students

Cultural competence and Spanish-language skills are critical to providing effective health care and reducing barriers to treatment in New Mexico and in much of the U.S. UNM offers pre-health students a wealth of opportunities to develop relevant language skills, knowledge of cultural and social contexts of Latin American immigrant communities, empathy, and cultural humility. Come learn from faculty who teach Medical Spanish, Health Humanities, and Latin American Studies which UNM courses will help you develop skills critical to healthcare among immigrant/Latinx communities.

Organization Name: UNM Latin American Studies & UNM Department of Spanish & Portuguese

Presenters: -Dr. Kathy McKnight, Director of Latin American Studies 

-Dr. Ana Gabriela Hernández, Coordinator of the Spanish as a Second Language Program & Medical Spanish instructor 

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

This workshop will discuss the teaching of Curanderismo traditional medicine in Higher education and will include herbal medications, rituals, and mentorships with a number of traditional healers. A demonstration on laugh therapy and an energetic/spiritual cleansing will be demonstrated.  We will recommend the topic as a possible means of meeting cultural competencies in medical schools.

Organization Name: UNM Department of Chicana & Chicano Studies

Presenter: Dr. Mario Del Angel Guevara, Dr. Eliseo Cheo Torres

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Bosque School in Albuquerque addresses the national health care workforce shortage through two innovative student programs. The senior public health capstone engages students in applied research, from Narcan training outcomes to avian influenza risk, producing data that supports community health efforts. Plus, the school’s 20-year Medical Reserve Corps immersive licenses students as first responders who handle on-campus emergencies, assist with vaccinations, and support daily health operations. Together, these programs show how one high school is redefining youth involvement in medicine.

Presenters: Dan Shaw, Eleanor McArthur, Elia Pizarro Krichels, Madison Ruybal,Sina Zamanian,Lauren Jacquin+MRC Responders

Target Audience: High School Students

Discover your future in healthcare with our 8 Health Professions Programs at UNM-SOM! Whether you're interested in patient care, diagnostics, therapy, or emergency services, there's a perfect fit for you. Explore diverse career paths, engage with professionals, and find your passion in the health field!  Come get a quick, intense overview in this “round-robin style workshop” where you will learn about Anesthesiologist Assistant, Dental Hygiene, Emergency Medical Services, Medical Lab Sciences, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Radiologic Sciences.

Organization Name: SOM- Health Professions Programs

Presenters:Shelly McLaughlin 

Target Audience: College Students

Learn about a unique program that strengthens your application while developing specific skills and knowledge that health programs seek.  You will gain one-of-a-kind experiences to grow deeply as a person and future provider. From an alumni:  This semester has been one of the most transformative periods in my academic journey".  Come learn about this life changing program.

Organization Name: UNM HSC Rio Rancho Campus

Presenter: Laura Burton, Ph.D., and alumni

Target Audience: College Students

The workshop is hosted by the New Mexico Higher Education Department. The workshop will provide comprehensive information about the State of New Mexico's Loan-For-Service and State Loan Repayment Programs. The presentation will cover eligibility requirements, application procedures, and an overview of how each program operates.

Organization name: New Mexico Higher Education Department

Presenter: Mia Candelaria and Chandler Farnsworth

Target Audience: College Students

I will be providing an overview of the financial aid process specific to MD students. I will be discussing federal aid such as loans and scholarships. Please join to learn more and ask questions.

Organization name: UNM HSC, FINANCIAL AID

Presenter: Leonard J Prairie

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Are you planning to pursue:

- Nursing

- Social Work

- Dental School

- Medical School

- Physical Therapy

- Optometry School

- Occupational Therapy?

The U.S Army offers Healthcare Scholarships, Programs, and Direct Positions that help you graduate with a secure career in a medical profession, without the burden of a big financial debt. These opportunities are offered in exchange for your commitment to service on the greatest medical team there is - the U.S Army Medical team!

Organization name:  U.S. Army Medical Department

Presenter: SSG Gomez, Juan/ SSG Nieves, Helena/ SFC Finley, Eric/ SFC Rascon, Mark/ SSG Silva, Victor

Target Audience: College Students

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.

Organization name: UNM Athletic Training Program

Presenters: 

Sara Nottingham, EdD, LAT, ATC, Athletic Training Program Coordinator; 

Kevin M. Schroeder DAT, LAT, ATC, FNAP, Coordinator of AT Clinical Education; •     

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Dreaming of becoming a doctor? The UNM Combined BA/MD Program offers a direct pathway from NM high school to medical school; no MCAT required. This mission-driven program is designed for students passionate about serving New Mexico’s diverse communities, from rural villages to urban neighborhoods. Learn how this eight-year program supports you with a small, tight-knit cohort, last-dollar scholarships that keep costs low, early clinical experiences, and a guaranteed seat in UNM’s School of Medicine. If you want to combine purpose with a clear plan to become a physician, this workshop is for you.

Organization name: UNM SOM Combined BA/MD Degree Program 

Presenter: Michelle Verity 

Target Audience: High School

Are you curious about how we hear, speak, and communicate? This workshop offers an engaging introduction to the fields of Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) and Audiology—two vital professions dedicated to understanding, diagnosing, and treating communication and hearing disorders across the lifespan.

Organization name: UNM Speech and Hearing Clinic

Presenters : Sarah Duncan, Phyllis Palmer

Target Audience: Both College and High School Students

Step inside a world far beyond what you see on TV. In this workshop, you'll uncover the true role of a forensic pathologist: a medical detective who speaks for the deceased. We’ll dive into fascinating case studies that illuminate how pathologists use a blend of medicine, science, and investigation to determine cause of death. You will learn how meticulous observation and critical thinking reveal clues that help deliver justice and bring closure to families. If you are intrigued by complex puzzles and want to understand how a career in medicine can intersect with the legal system, this workshop is for you.

Organization name: UNM and OMI (Office of the Medical Investigator)

Presenter: Daniel F Gallego, M.D.

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

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.

Organization name: UNM Division of Physical Therapy

Presenter: Dr. Rose M. Vallejo and DPT students

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Come find out about the world of EMS (Emergency Medical Services) from education to careers! 

Organization name:  UNM EMS Academy

Presenter: Sierra Kowalski

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Basic medical suturing techniques will be demonstrated and workshop participants will have hands on time to practice on simulated skin models. An overview of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will be given during the workshop. 

Organization name: New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association

Presenter: Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Come learn about the specialty of Emergency Medicine: What emergency physicians do and why we do it that way, discuss how to become an emergency physician, and maybe learn a cool thing or two.  Presented by a UNM-trained emergency physician.  

Organization name: UNM Department of Emergency Medicine

Presenter: Andrew Bivin, MD

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Come learn how technology is shaping surgical innovation. This hands-on workshop will expose learners to surgical skills and advanced technology we use to deliver high quality and cutting edge surgery to patients in New Mexico. Intended for those interested in careers in Medicine, Veterinary medicine, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Biomedical design, AI, and AR/VR health integration or any gamers out there.

Organization name: UNM SOM

Presenter: Lauren McClain

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Discover the many ways you can make an impact in healthcare through the programs offered by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) School of Health Professions. This informational session provides an overview of all SHP departments, including Laboratory Sciences & Primary Care, Rehabilitation Sciences, Speech-Language & Hearing Sciences, Healthcare Management & Leadership, and Clinical Counseling & Mental Health.

Participants will learn about each program’s focus, degree options, locations, admissions requirements, and career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in direct patient care, healthcare leadership, diagnostics, or research, this presentation will help you identify the SHP program that best fits your goals.

Organization name: TTUHSC School of Health Professions

Presenter: ???

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

This workshop will be all about the process of becoming an Acute Care surgeon, which is a blend of trauma surgery, emergency general surgery, and ICU care. I will also go over a day in the life of a trauma surgeon. I grew up in rural New Mexico, and was once in the same shoes as the students attending this symposium. I love the career I’ve built for myself and sharing my story with fellow New Mexicans!

Organization name: UNM Department of Surgery

Presenter: Leah Lucero

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Are you planning to pursue:

- Nursing

- Social Work

- Dental School

- Medical School

- Physical Therapy

- Optometry School

- Occupational Therapy?

The U.S Army offers Healthcare Scholarships, Programs, and Direct Positions that help you graduate with a secure career in a medical profession, without the burden of a big financial debt. These opportunities are offered in exchange for your commitment to service on the greatest medical team there is - the U.S Army Medical team!

Organization name:  U.S. Army Medical Department

Presenter: SSG Gomez, Juan/ SSG Nieves, Helena/ SFC Finley, Eric/ SFC Rascon, Mark/ SSG Silva, Victor

Target Audience: College Students

Become a nurse, they said. It'll be fun, they said. Every year hundreds of thousands of nurses graduate, enter the workforce, and quickly realize they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. But you can be better prepared. In this workshop, hear from someone with 20 year's experience in healthcare, including 14 years as a Registered Nurse in bedside, administrative, and educational roles. For those curious about becoming a nurse, or for anyone who simply wants to understand the profession better, this is for you. 

Organization name: UNM College of Nursing

Presenter: Joselyn Martin, MSN, RN, NE-BC

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Whether you're considering a career in pharmacy or simply intrigued, peek behind the scenes of the pharmacy profession with us. Uncover the who/what/where of pharmacists and how they impact patient care. It may not be what you think.

Organization name: UNM College of Pharmacy

Presenter: ???

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Come learn about what it is like being a critical care nurse! Explore behind the scenes...A day-in-the life of an ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Registered Nurse

Organization name:  N/A

Presenter: YoRél Watt

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

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Organization name: Western NY Breast Imaging

Presenter: Uzma Alam

Target Audience: College Students

Think you have what it takes to be a rural paramedic? Imagine 75 miles to the nearest hospital, no backup, no addresses, and a community all its own. Rural EMS has long been the hidden service, often overlooked compared to intercity agencies. Join our panel of rural providers to hear stories of grit, passion, and medicine in remote places. Tribal EMS offers a career for those ready to bridge health care gaps and tackle disparities across New Mexico, where every call is a lesson in creativity, resilience, and patient care.

Organization name: UNM Center for Rural and Tribal EMS

Presenter: Lhadze Bosiljevac-Collins, NRP/Community Medic Isleta Pubelo ( Host/Moderator)+ Other providers TBD

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Have you ever wanted to practice critical care medicine while flying over New Mexico in an airplane or helicopter? Listen to UNMH Lifeguard Air Emergency Services talk about a career as a Flight Paramedic, Flight Nurse, Respiratory Therapist, PA, NP or Flight Physician and what it takes to fly.

Organization name:  UNMH Lifeguard Air Emergency Services

Presenter: Jake Danemann, FP-C

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Thinking about medical school? Hear directly from Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine students who are currently navigating the journey. This interactive panel offers candid insights into what life as a medical student is really like, from managing coursework and exams to balancing personal life and preparing for clinical experiences. Bring your questions and gain practical advice to help you thrive on your path to becoming a physician.

Organization name: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Presenter: TBD

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

This is an interactive experience for students who are interested in nursing by showcasing a few different types of nursing roles. You will flow through four different rooms that will showcase different clinical settings and follow a patient from “triage to home.”

Organization name: UNM College of Nursing

Presenter: Adreanne Cordova, Maggie Faber, Cassandra Figgs, Crystal Sanchez, LeeAnna Vargas

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

In this interactive workshop you will be involved in the resuscitation of a critically ill patient.  There will be multiple roles including pharmacy, paramedic, nurse, physician and respiratory therapy.  This will be done with the use of a high fidelity manikin.  You will have the opportunity to experience what it is like to take care of a critically ill patient in the lower stress environment of simulation.  Activities will include airway management, IV placement, medication dosing, and administration and cardiac defibrillation.  If you have any interest in any of these areas this will be a great opportunity.  The workshop will be run by faculty from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine..

Organization name: UNM SOM

Presenter: Daniel Gee, MD

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Ever wondered what dental school is really like? Step into the world of a third-year dental student and explore the real responsibilities, challenges, and rewards of dental training. Gain insider insight on how to survive and thrive in dental school, and ask your questions about dental school and the admissions process directly to an Albuquerque native and UNM alum who once stood exactly where you are.

Organization name: University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine

Presenter: Nisali Piyasena

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

SANE nurses helped patients dealing with trauma and violent events. This workshop will have an overview of the SANE nurse exam, challenges and fears for our patients, the beginning of healing and the approach to help victims and survivors. Future medical providers and other specialities can benefit to know how to refer a patient or have an understanding of this incredible work. 

Organization name: Albuquerque SANE Collaborative 

Presenter: Alejandra Casarrubias, BSN, RN

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) are where heroes go to work.  New Mexico has 20 FQHCs and lookalike health centers throughout the state, each providing care to members of the community regardless of their ability to pay.  These health centers provide much needed services including medical, dental, behavioral, and school-based care.  This means there are plenty of opportunities for professionals looking to make a difference.  A career in FQHCs opens the door to opportunities both within the state and throughout the country.  Stop by and learn more from the professionals themselves about what it is like to work at a FQHC.

Organization name: New Mexico Primary Care Association

Presenter: Rebecca Hodge 

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Do you have a desire to help kids? Do you want to know how to become a doctor who cares for kids? This panel discussion will include professionals from several different pediatric specialties, with a Q&A session to answer all of your questions.

Organization name: UNM School of Medicine

Presenter: Nisali Piyasena

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

In this hands-on workshop, students will use clay to model the muscles and nerves of the rotator cuff. We will then apply this knowledge of anatomy to discuss the function and common impairments of the rotator cuff muscles. 

Organization name: UNM SOM Division of Physical Therapy

Presenter: Ethan Hill, Rose Vallejo

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

WHY CHOOSE OPTOMETRY?

Optometry is a rewarding career that offers high job satisfaction, a rewarding career, and many career options through different modes of practice.

Doctors of Optometry (ODs) are the independent primary health care professionals for the eye.  ODs examine, diagnose, treat, and manage eye diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye.

Today, the profession of optometry involves much more than just prescribing and fitting glasses and contact lenses.  ODs are trained to evaluate any patient’s visual condition and to determine the best treatment for that condition.  

Organization name: New Mexico Optometric Association

Presenter: 

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Have you ever thought about how you talk—or how babies learn language? This workshop introduces speech-language pathology, a high-demand career that combines science, creativity, compassion, and empathy to help people communicate. Speech-language pathologists work with individuals from infancy through older adulthood across schools, hospitals, clinics, private practice, and telehealth—all with just one master’s degree. You’ll learn what SLPs do, where they work, and why the field offers strong job stability, flexibility, and competitive salaries. You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of education pathways and whether a creative, people-centered career focused on helping others be heard could be right for you.

Organization name: UNM Speech and Hearing Sciences Clinic

Presenter: 1) Jessica Nico M.A., CCC-SLP., TSSLD., ASD-CS; 2) Jaime Branaman M.A., CCC-SLP, 3) Audriana Sauceda, 4) TBD student presenter, 5) Dr. Cindy Gevarter (or alternate professor in Speech and Hearing Sciences)

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Exploring the advancements shaping today’s pharmacy profession, highlighting the critical role pharmacists play in healthcare. From cutting-edge drug therapies to personalized medicine, stepping beyond the traditional role of dispensing medications. 

Organization name: UNM HSC College of Pharmacy

Presenter: Noelle Kao

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Arthropods are important in healthcare as agents of direct injury and as vectors of disease. This presentation will introduce attendees to this topic and why awareness of the role of arthropods in healthcare is important.

Organization name: UNM, Office of Pre-Health Professions Student Development

Presenter: Dr. Ken Cradock

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Cardiac and pulmonary diseases affect millions of patients, yet many students have limited exposure to how exercise, monitoring, and interdisciplinary care are applied in clinical settings. This interactive workshop introduces cardiopulmonary rehabilitation through the lenses of exercise physiology and respiratory therapy. Students will learn how the heart and lungs respond to exercise, practice basic ECG interpretation, and interpret oxygen saturation trends in conditions such as heart failure, heart attacks, and COPD. Participants will also explore clinical exercise prescription, Borg dyspnea and RPE scales, and how EPs, RTs, and MDs collaborate to improve patient safety and outcomes.

Organization name: Christus St. Vincent Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 

Presenter: Jessica Apodaca

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

There is plenty of work to be done in New Mexico to help address Substance Use Disorder. This workshop will share information about prevention, treatment, overdose prevention and recovery programs across New Mexico and types of staff, providers and roles available in this very important and rewarding work!

Organization name: UNM SOM, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Community Behavioral Health

Presenter: Julie Salvador, PhD

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

This workshop will include an overview of Occupational Therapy, information on the UNM Occupational Therapy Graduate Program, and several fun interactive activities. If you are interested in OT, then you will not want to miss this 

Organization name: UNM-Occupational Therapy Graduate Program

Presenter: Jessica Salazar, OTR/L

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

What if you could change the way people experience the world—simply by helping them hear it? This engaging overview explores the dynamic career of audiology, where science, technology, and human connection intersect. Learn about academic programs that prepare audiologists through coursework in anatomy and neuroscience and hands-on clinical training. Discover where audiologists work—including hospitals, clinics, schools, and specialty practices—and the diverse patients they serve, from newborns to older adults. This workshop highlights the wide scope of audiology practice, from hearing and balance assessments to hearing aids, cochlear implants, and patient counseling. A career worth hearing about.

Organization name: UNMH

Presenter: Dr. Randi Murphy, AuD, CCC-A ; 

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

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.

Organization name: UNM Division of Physical Therapy

Presenter: Dr. Rose M. Vallejo and DPT students

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

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.

Organization name: UNM Athletic Training Program

Presenters: 

Sara Nottingham, EdD, LAT, ATC, Athletic Training Program Coordinator; 

Kevin M. Schroeder DAT, LAT, ATC, FNAP, Coordinator of AT Clinical Education; •     

Target Audience: Both High School and College Stuents

Basic medical suturing techniques will be demonstrated and workshop participants will have hands on time to practice on simulated skin models. An overview of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will be given during the workshop. 

Organization name: New Mexico Podiatric Medical Association

Presenter: Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Come learn how technology is shaping surgical innovation. This hands-on workshop will expose learners to surgical skills and advanced technology we use to deliver high quality and cutting edge surgery to patients in New Mexico. Intended for those interested in careers in Medicine, Veterinary medicine, Nursing, Surgical Technology, Biomedical design, AI, and AR/VR health integration or any gamers out there.

Organization name: UNM SOM

Presenter: Lauren McClain

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Students will have a chance to "speed network" with alumni and community faculty from the UNM School of Medicine, giving them an opportunity to ask questions about what it's really like to work in healthcare in New Mexico.

Organization name: UNM School of Medicine Advancement/Alumni Relations/Office for Community Faculty

Presenters: UNM Community Faculty and Alumni

Target Audience: Both High School and College Stuents

​Whether you're considering a career in pharmacy or simply intrigued, peek behind the scenes of the pharmacy profession with us. Uncover the who/what/where of pharmacists and how they impact patient care. It may not be what you think.

Organization name: UNM College of Pharmacy

Presenter: ???

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Interested in learning more about PA School? Join current UNM PA students to hear about the program and their experiences! This will be a question and answer session.

Organization name: UNM Physician Assistant Program

Presenters : UNM PA Students

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Learn from a practicing emergency medicine physician how and why we put breathing tubes in patients' airways, then get the opportunity to practice it yourself

Organization name: UNM Department of Emergency Medicine

Presenters : Andrew Bivin, MD

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Ever wonder how to move entire fields forward or how progress in medicine is made? Look no further than the MD/PhD trainee pathway! MD/PhDs are a small minority of high-sought-after physician scientists that are trained to take experiences and insights from patient care into the research world to answer critical questions. Historically, we have an outsized proportion of Nobel Prize winners among us which shows the impact this type of training can have. Please come and learn about this unique training path!

Organization Name: UNM Society for Student Physician Scientists

Presenters: Acacia Shouse and/or Justin Baca, and probably some others

Target Audience: Both High School anc College Students.

Ever wonder what happens when a doctor says your sample is "sent to the lab"? Who runs those tests and finds the answers? Join us to explore the world of Medical Laboratory Science, the science that helps doctors diagnose and treat patients. In this workshop, you'll use a microscope to examine blood and bacteria, and learn about all the other tests performed in the medical laboratory. 

Organization name: UNM SOM HSC

Presenters: Barbara Masten, Nykkole McCary, Julia Allen, John Scariano, and Cheryl Batson

Target Audience: Both High School anc College Students.

Interested in learning more about PA School? Join current UNM PA students to hear about the program and their experiences! This will be a question and answer session.

Organization name: UNM Physician Assistant Program

Presenters : UNM PA Students

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Organization name: Dental Medicine and Dental Hygiene, UNM

Presenter: TBD

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Organization name: UNM Medical Students

Presenter: Nola Amburgey, Sam Moghaddam, Aubrey Beckwith, Abby Tatter

Target Audience: College Students

Q&A with leaders in academic medicine at the UNM HSC and SOM

Organization name: UNM SOM

Presenters : Teresa A. Vigil-Baca, MD (pending other panelists)

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Not every medical student followed a straight-line path—and MS1s prove it. This panel highlights diverse journeys from current MS1 into medical school, including gap years, career changes, research, volunteering, and overcoming academic setbacks. Panelists will discuss what mattered most in their applications, what didn’t, and how to build a compelling path that fits you. 

Organization name: UNMSOM Medical Students 

Presenters : 

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Prepare to enter and graduate from a health education track by participating in programs from Communities to Careers—a movement to diversify health professions to better reflect the population of our state. With program opportunities for students in elementary school through graduate school, C2C helps students all throughout their healthcare journey, whether they're just starting out or about to graduate. 

Organization Name: UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Presenter: Stacy Collier, Roberta Zayas - unsure if others will participate

Target Audience: Both High School and College Students

Have you ever struggled with multiple choice tests? Many students do. This interactive workshop helps students unlock the skills needed to excel on standardized multiple-choice tests, including health care entrance exams (MCAT, USMLE Step 1, etc.). Participants will learn evidence-based strategies for critical reading, time management, and test-day focus while gaining insight into how exam questions are designed and how to “think like the test-maker.” Through guided practice and discussion, students will strengthen reasoning, reduce test anxiety, and develop a structured approach to analyzing questions efficiently and accurately on exam day.

Organization Name: UNM SOM

Presenter: Patrick Rendon, MD; Haley Hughes, MSII

Target Audience: College Students

Ready to boost your MCAT score and walk into test day with confidence?

Organization Name: The Princeton Review

Presenter: Coleen McGuire

Target Audience: College Students