Alyssa Stone

UMHS Gives Back to communities worldwide 🌍 From providing medical care to underserved populations to volunteering in local outreach programs, service is ingrained in our medical education. Students learn the importance of giving back to everyone, which not only strengthens their skills as future doctors, but also instills empathy & compassion in our approach to patient care. Together, we’re not just learning to heal; we’re learning to make a positive change. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3saGDUCUK0

A look inside the Med4You health fair workshop in St. Kitts! Hosted by Med4You, our dedicated students practiced hands-on skills. Med4You will be traveling to Costa Rica to provide compassionate care to underserved communities as part of our Global Health Initiative. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODuhB6VxeP4

UMHS students mastering cardiovascular life support in Maine. Taught by Tom Lafferty, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) is one of the mandatory trainings for rotations. The American Heart Association ACLS course builds on the foundation of lifesaving basic life support skills, emphasizing the importance of continuous, high-quality CPR. It reflects science & education from the American Heart Association Guidelines Update for CPR & Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). As part of the comprehensive curriculum, students cultivate life saving skills & critical thinking in a collaborative environment. Learn more about the Maine Semester in the, “Discover the Maine Semester” interview on YouTube, watch it @ https://youtu.be/29nihmcqYl4?si=Ct57s7DY9oAO98mU source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhr4opSBCBY

Dr. Adham Osman ’15 is currently working as an intensivist in the Advanced Cardiac Surgery unit at Advent Health Orlando in FL. As an intensivist, he specializes in critical care and deals with the sickest patients in the hospital. His work involves responding to “code blue” situations and resuscitating patients who are dying. In his specialized ICU, they focus on patients with primary cardiac and pulmonary problems, as well as those who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) devices. They aim to stabilize and reverse any reversible causes to get the patients back to health. In cases where the patient's heart and lungs are too sick to recover, they also perform heart and lung transplants. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KShudkmTpqA

Dr. David Henkin, a 2016 graduate of UMHS, will deliver the keynote speech at the upcoming UMHS White Coat Ceremony in May in St. Kitts. Dr. Henkins is currently working as the Medical Director for Outpatient Palliative Care at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, MI. He completed his internal medicine residency in 2020 and a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Dr. Henkin's typical work day involves seeing about eight patients, conducting chart reviews, and engaging in administrative tasks. He emphasizes the importance of clear and meaningful communication in his field. UMHS spoke to Dr. Henkin on a winter day when he had a rare spare half hour to talk about his career. Read more here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/dr.-david-henkin-16-on-outpatient-care-at-henry-ford-in-detroit source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rc2UtWSR54I

Dr. Melissa Alvarez ’17 recently started a new position as the Chief Cardiovascular Disease Fellow at Danbury Hospital in Connecticut. Dr. Alvarez completed an Internal Medicine residency at Mercy Catholic Medical Center in Darby, PA in June 2021. Dr. Alvarez is a Cardiovascular Disease Fellow at Danbury Hospital, and will be starting an Interventional Cardiology fellowship in July 2024 at Summa Health. Dr. Alvarez emphasizes the need for primary care, regular check-ups, and lifestyle changes to maintain heart health and prevent cardiovascular disease. She also discusses the exciting advancements in cardiology, such as ablation techniques for arrhythmias and non-invasive valve replacements. Dr. Alvarez expresses her gratitude for the professors at UMHS who supported and rooted for their students' success, and she looks forward to the launch of the UMHS Alumni website and the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni. She encourages current and prospective students to reach out to