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Emergency Response and Evacuation Plan Environmental Health and Safety Forms Impact of Course Failure on Academic Progression Grades to Students policy Requirements for USMLE Step 1 exam Requirements for USMLE Step 2 CK exam Academic Grievance policy The Non-Involvement of Healthcare Providers in Student Assessment policy Standards of Conduct for Teacher-Learner Relationship and the Learning…
Admissions Committee
Undergraduate Medication Education
My Role with Students and Residents at Long School of Medicine, I'm a Veritas faculty mentor, Longitudinal Preceptor,and Director of Obstetric Anesthesia., Three Fun Facts About Me, 1. I like triathlons. 2. I am a foodie. 3. I speak four languages., Undergraduate Education, Harvard-Radcliffe College, Medical School Education, UT Health San Antonio LSOM, Residency Fellowship and/or Other Degrees, Baylor College of Medicine for Anesthesiology Residency and Obstetric Anesthesiology Fellowship
Admissions Committee
Undergraduate Medication Education
, My Role with Students and Residents at Long School of Medicine, I am a mentor to students across interdisciplinary fields and at all different stages of their career development. I have a passion for mentoring students of diverse backgrounds, and I love sharing my passion for community-based work. Overall, my students and I work closely to build bridges and outreach for underserved communities through different service learning projects. , Three Fun Facts About Me, 1. I am a Mexican immigrant who married at age 16, had two kids by the time I was 19, quit high school to become a housewife, and came to the U.S. without speaking English and with only $ 500 . . . Life is interesting! 2. I love bachata dancing and not to long ago I was competing on a dance team. 3. My statistician is my daughter!
Admissions Committee
Undergraduate Medication Education
My Role with Students and Residents at Long School of Medicine, I serve on the Admissions Committee and am the assistant program director for resident education (anesthesiology)., Three Fun Facts About Me, 1. Moved 15 times before high school graduation. 2. Probably would’ve been a teacher if didn’t go to medical school 3. Like to watch DOTA2 The International every year if time permits, Undergraduate Education, Baylor University, Medical School Education, University of Texas Medical Branch, Residency Fellowship and/or Other Degrees, University of Texaas Health San Antonio for Anesthesiology Residency
Admissions Committee
Undergraduate Medication Education
My Role with Students and Residents at Long School of Medicine, I am faculty for OMS residents and train them to do Craniofacial surgery. I have cross appointments in neurosurgery and pediatrics at LSOM., Three Fun Facts About Me, 1. My husband and I have adopted two little girls who are sisters! 2. I’m a Colonel in the Army and a Combat Veteran of Afghanistan and Iraq 3. I run a cleft team in Tecate Mexico twice a year , Undergraduate Education, Murray State University, Medical School Education, University of Florida, Residency Fellowship and/or Other Degrees, DMD from University of Kentucky; OMS at University of Florida Jacksonville; Craniofacial fellowship at Arnold Palmer Children's in Orlando
Admissions Committee
Undergraduate Medication Education
My Role with Students and Residents at Long School of Medicine, I have various roles with both students and residents at Long SOM. These include: directing the global health program for undergraduate medical education and supporting the global health program for the Internal Medicine residency program; teaching about global health, public health practice, social determinants of health, and social science research methods to both medical students and residents…, Three Fun Facts About Me, 1. I lived in Africa for 6.5 years (Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, South Africa, Zimbabwe). 2. I have a dog from Zimbabwe (Breed: Chimanimani Mountain Dog or Zambezei Whippet). 3. I love hiking, camping and playing sports with my kids. , Undergraduate Education, Duke University, Residency Fellowship and/or Other Degrees, Rollins School of Public Health at Emory University-MPH; Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill-DrPH
Admissions Committee
Undergraduate Medication Education
My Role with Students and Residents at Long School of Medicine, I am a radiologist specializing in nuclear medicine and mammography. I educate, mentor and supervise medical students, residents and fellows., Three Fun Facts About Me, 1. I am a caffeine addict and a coffee snob. I have all kinds of small gadgets to "make that perfect cup of coffee." If I could, I would retire and roast coffee beans. 2. I also like to cook and consider myself a foodie. When I travel or go out to eat, I avoid chain restaurants like the plague. 3. I like to travel, go to casinos, and play poker., Undergraduate Education, Southwestern University, Medical School Education, Baylor College of Medicine, Residency Fellowship and/or Other Degrees, Diagnostic Radiology at Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Nuclear Medicine at Northwestern University Fellowship in Breast Imaging and Intervention at UT Health San Antonio
Undergraduate Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
The Office of Student Affairs offers academic enhancement programming for students seeking assistance with their academic skills. There are several ways in which students may receive this assistance., Academic Advising, Academic advising at the Long School of Medicine is focused through the Office of Student Affairs, the Veritas Program, and Departmental Faculty Advising. This system of advisors assists students in completing academic requirements successfully and choosing elective coursework in an appropriate manner., Office of Student Affairs, Drop-In Advising Hour Students with questions related to academic advising are encouraged to attend the weekly Drop-In Advising Hour, hosted by student affairs deans and directors. During these sessions, students can ask questions and seek guidance about academic issues. Common questions include choosing correct electives, successful completion of licensing exams, and information about class…, Academic Enhancement, Tutoring, Both study skills and content tutors are available for students who are having academic difficulty. Students are paired with knowledgeable peer tutors based on needed assistance. Study skills tutors are second-year medical students, assigned to help incoming first-year students with time management and study skills. Content tutors are fourth-year medical students who help first and second-year…, Study Skills Workshops, All first-year medical students have the opportunity to participate in Study Skills Workshops held throughout the year. The workshops cover topics including time management, using learning objectives, creating concept maps, exploring creative study methods, and others. Students are encouraged to attend these workshops to develop study and time management skills, which will benefit them throughout…
Undergraduate Medical Education
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career Advisement System, Students receive career advisement from their first day on campus. The career advisement system is an integrated network of faculty, staff, residents, and student peer mentors. Medical students have access to resources and individuals trained to assist them in their career options through multiple components and venues. The three major components of this system are the Veritas Program, the Office…, Veritas, Veritas is a school-wide vertical mentoring and advising system. This system allows faculty and advanced students to aid in student success. After admission, students are assigned to one of twenty Veritas groups. These groups are comprised of students from each class, along with faculty and resident mentors. Each group is assigned to one of five societies. These societies partake in on-campus…, Office of Student Affairs, The deans and directors in the Office of Student Affairs provide career advising to students through various services and regularly scheduled events:, Drop-In Advising Hour, Students with questions related to academic advising are encouraged to attend the weekly Drop-In Advising Hour, hosted by student affairs deans and directors. During these sessions, students can ask questions and seek guidance about academic issues. Common questions include choosing correct electives, successful completion of licensing exams, and information about class modules., Drop-In Advising Hours, Normal campus operations - Every Wednesday from 1-2 p.m in Office for Undergraduate Medical Education (5th floor library). , Events, The Office of Student Affairs sponsors career advising events for students at various stages of their academic careers. In the first year, at the new student orientation/retreat, students are provided access to the AAMC Careers in Medicine website and attend a session lead by a fourth-year medical student on how to utilize the program, including the various assessment tools. The resources and…, Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE) and Residency Advising, At the end of third year, students meet individually with the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education to discuss the development of their MPSE and residency applications. The Associate Dean serves as an advisor, helping students to understand where they stand in relation to their field and answer questions about away rotations, application and match timelines and their fourth-year…, Individual Advising, Students seeking information related to career development can request individual appointments with deans and directors in student affairs., Departmental Faculty Advisors, Informally, all faculty members serve as advisors to students on specialty selection, but most clinical departments have faculty members who serve a more formal role as career advisors. These faculty members are familiar with current trends within their specialty and can provide up to date information and guidance to students. The departmental faculty advisors sponsor specialty interest groups…
Millions of Americans face mental health obstacles in day-to-day living. Along with our partners at the UT Health SA Student Counseling Center, the Office for Undergraduate Medical Education’s (UME) Student Affairs team is committed to shedding light on mental health research, issues, and coping strategies. Our goal is to provide support and guidance to our campus community through resources on a…