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Medical Specialty Spotlight: Career Paths in General Surgery

Join us live as UMHS grads Dr. Kerthy Sugunathevan and Dr. Obteene Azimi-Ghom discuss how to prepare yourself for a career in general surgery. They'll offer tips on what current and prospective medical students can do during surgical rotations during the third and fourth year of medical school, such as doing sub internships and how to set goals. They will also discuss what day-to-day life is like for a resident in general surgery and what to expect from a career in this crucial, lifesaving area of medicine. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqWi5dnB-rE

President's Webinar for Prospective Students - November, 2024

Check out our recent Webinar for Prospective Medical Students to learn more about our personalized approach to medical education, state-of-the-art campuses, comprehensive loan program, and superior student outcomes. Visit our website: https://www.umhs-sk.org/ Interested in Spring 2025? Apply now: https://www.umhs-sk.org/apply source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMPt15AlP4E

UMHS 2024 Graduation

Watch the UMHS 2024 Graduation Ceremony at the Lincoln Center in New York City. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KctnW7Mr0wo

Dr. Azimi-Ghomi '18 on trauma & critical care medicine

Dr. Obteene Azimi-Ghomi was the UMHS valedictorian of the Class of 2018 at UMHS. He is now a trauma and critical care surgeon at the University of South Florida in Aventura, a position he started in September 2024. He was previously a trauma critical care fellow at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Azimi-Ghomi will host a webinar “Medical Specialty Spotlight: Career Paths in General Surgery” with fellow UMHS graduate Dr. Kirthana ("Kerthy") Sugunathevan ’23 on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7pm Eastern. Read more: https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/dr.-azimi-ghomi-18-on-trauma/critical-care-medicine-webinar source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_GDEDeElU8

President's Webinar for Prospective Students - October, 2024

Check out our recent Webinar for Prospective Medical Students to learn more about our personalized approach to medical education, state-of-the-art campuses, comprehensive loan program, and superior student outcomes. Visit our website: https://www.umhs-sk.org/ Interested in Spring 2025? Apply now: https://www.umhs-sk.org/apply source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2XrngCAziw

Medial Student Exam Vlog #medicalstudentlife #meded #shortsvlog

Starting the day right makes all the difference on exam day!☀️ Block exams are a key part of medical school, testing a medical student’s knowledge. Claudia kicks off her block exam mornings with a refreshing outdoor walk, a boost of sunshine, & a nutrient-packed breakfast. A calm, focused start is the perfect way to prep for success as a medical student 🌴 Good luck to all of our students preparing for Monday’s block exams! source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMlz5wkpNjE

Medical Student Schedule #medicalstudent #medicalstudentlife #caribbean

Ever wonder what a day in the life of a Basic Science student looks like? 🩺 Here’s a peek into a Wednesday of Extended Basic Science 3 (EBS3) student, Claudia Plúguez Bacó. To incorporate additional study time into her day, she adds the following to her schedule: 📚 Pomodoro: study for 25 minutes, take a 5 minute break, repeat 📚 Second Brain: organize & capture notes in a digital or physical format Stay organized, stay focused, & remember – every step brings you closer to your dream! source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hZ9qZXfo28