2027 Workshops

Discuss admissions requirements for Foster SOM as well as discuss the application process through TMDSAS. 

Presenter: Veronica Edwards from Texas Tech-Foster School of Medicine

Learn about the different areas of healthcare applications and the types of experiences that you will need to acquire to build a strong application for your program of choice.

Presenter: Ken Cradock from UNM 

What does it really take to get into veterinary school? This workshop breaks down the veterinary school admissions process, including prerequisites, academics, experience, leadership, and what makes a competitive applicant. We’ll also discuss what veterinary school actually looks like, tuition and student debt, and resources especially relevant to New Mexico students.

Presenter: Maggie Jones, DVM from Aztec Animal Clinic

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.

Presenter: Christina Anthony, MA from UNM Physician Assistant Program. 

Interesting in the MD program at UNM? This workshop is for you! Join Office of Admissions staff to learn all about our minimum requirements, how to apply, what our committee values, and how to build your strongest possible application.

Presenter: Erin Williams, MA from UNM SOM Office of Admissions.

At the University of New Mexico, there are multiple pathways to earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Through this informational presentation, learn about the differences between our various BSN programs and how to apply for each. 

Presenter: Zachary Cordell from UNM College of Nursing. 

Insects and other arthropods can present significant medical concerns. Learn more about medical entomology and its place in the healthcare field.

Presenter: Ken Cradock from UNM

A basic introduction to wildlife and zoonotic diseases that is based around the One Health concept.

Presenter: Ken Cradock from UNM

What can death teach us about health and inequality? In this presentation, students will explore real-world cases through the lens of forensic pathology to understand how social determinants of health shape who gets sick, who gets injured, and who dies. We will look beyond the immediate cause of death to examine how factors such as housing, poverty, access to healthcare, environment, and community resources influence health outcomes. Students will learn to think like investigators, connecting individual cases to the larger social forces that affect health and discovering how medicine can help address these challenges.

Presenter: Daniel F Gallego, M.D. From UNM

Come hear about a new proposed health model for the uninsured. 

Presenter: Drs. Eliseo "Cheo" Torres and Mario Del Angel Guevara, from UNM Chicana/o Studies. 

Interested in a career in healthcare but not sure where to start? Join Deans and Program Directors from MD and health professions programs for a candid conversation about preparing for your future. Learn what programs look for in applicants, which academic and extracurricular experiences matter, and how to explore the many pathways into healthcare. Whether you are in high school, college, or still deciding which profession is right for you, this panel will offer practical advice, answer your questions, and help you take the next step toward a rewarding career improving the health of others.

Presenter: Teresa Vigil-Baca, MD from UNM SOM. 

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Learn about how to navigate the state and national financial incentive landscape while perusing your healthcare career. 

Presenter: Jerry Harrison, Melissa Candelaria, and Harriet Brandstetter from New Mexico Health Resources. 

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Learn about clinical research career opportunities and how you can get involved now. 

Presenter: Regis Lacher. MA from UNM SW CACTI

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

Presenter: Sierra Kowalski from UNM EMS Academy 

What if your future career could make a difference in the lives of patients and communities every day? Discover the wide range of career opportunities available in Community Health Centers (CHCs)—from clinical care and behavioral health to care coordination, leadership, public health, and more. Learn what makes CHCs unique, what students can expect from working in a CHC, and how internships, clinical rotations, residencies, and other pathways can help you get started. Explore resources like student loan repayment programs and discover how your skills can help expand access to care across New Mexico.

Presenter: Rebecca Hodge-Hope from New Mexico Primary Care Association. 

Dr. Samuel Wheeler would like to invite you to join him on how to become a competitive graduate school applicant. He will cover what you need to know to ensure a successful entrance to Allied Health Sciences Professional School programs, such as:

• Overview of program requirements

• Learn more about the admissions & application process

• Tips for strengthening your application

• Prerequisites and test score reports

• What to expect during the interview

• Being a Healthcare professional

• Funding your Graduate Education

• Have your questions answered

Presenter: Dr. Samuel Wheeler from the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 

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.

Presenter: Dr. Amanda Estrada and Dr. Nicolette Estrada From New Mexico Optometeric Association

Explore the advancements shaping today’s pharmacy profession and the evolving role pharmacists play in healthcare. From cutting edge drug therapies and personalized medicine to expanded opportunities beyond traditional medication dispensing. Discover how pharmacists are making an impact and the steps you can take to become a future pharmacist.

Presenter: Noelle Kao from UNM College of Pharmacy.

Did you know? Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology are growing healthcare professions with job opportunities growing faster than average. Discover what SLPs and audiologists actually do and the path it takes to get there. Learn how your career can make a difference!

Presenter: Sarah Duncan from UNM Speech and Hearing Clinic. 

Brief introduction to physical medicine & rehab medical specialty and neurorehabilitation in NM with focus on advocacy needs.

Presenter: Austin Davis MD. from UNM SOM

Every journey to medicine begins with an experience, a mentor or a moment that makes you realize this is what you are meant to do. You will learn how to turn that spark into a path toward medical school. I'll share my own story about my path from student to medical school and ultimately a cardiologist. You'll discover that getting into medical school isn't just about grades or test scores; it's about resilience, purpose, and staying connected to your reason for wanting to be a physician. This session is for anyone who wants to understand the heart and hard work of becoming a physician.

Presenter: Pamela Y.F. Hsu, MD from UNM SOM. 

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.

Presenters: Master of Science in Athletic Training Faculty & 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.

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Introduce students to the profession of orthopedic trauma. Brief lecture describing the profession and what a day in the life of an orthopedic trauma surgeon looks like. This will be followed by a hands on experience utilizing "saw bones" models and basic orthopedic implants to better illustrate some of the tools utilized in orthopedic surgery. 

Presenter: Trevor Crean from UNMH Orthopedic trauma division. 

Have you ever wondered what it’s like for physicians and medical students to approach patient care and create working differentials and diagnoses? Come work alongside a UNM Internal Medicine Physician and 2 Medical Students in an interactive workshop where you will learn and then practice working through mock patient cases and see what the daily life of a physician is like as they treat their patients! 

Presenters: Korbin Bauer, Viet Phan, and Dr. Patrick Rendon. 

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Feeling excited, nervous, or unsure about medical school? You’re not alone. This interactive panel features current medical students sharing candid experiences about the transition into medical school, their application journey, finding effective study habits, and maintaining wellness in a demanding environment. We’ll answer all your questions and offer honest reassurance about the ups and downs of the journey. Come hear how we navigated challenges—and why you truly belong in medicine!

Presentors: Medical Students from UNM SOM

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.

Presenter: UNM PA Students

Interested in hearing about a day in the life of a medical student? Join current medical students from all 4 years to hear about a day in the life as a medical student, hear about our paths to medical school, and get an opportunity to ask questions.

Presenters: Nolan McKim (MS1), Sophia Jaramillo (MS2), Andrew Hua (MS3), and Madison Hochrein (MS4) from UNM SOM.

This a medical student panel with current 3rd year med students that will share their non-traditional paths to medical school. We will share our experiences with our gap years before medical school and honestly answer any questions related to our medical school experience. 

Presenters: Nola Amburgey, Abigail Tatter, Aubrey Beckwith, Sam Moghaddam, and Alice Van Valin Dionne from UNM SOM. 

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