Alyssa Stone

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

Curious what a day of USMLE Step 1 prep looks like? Follow along as UMHS student María Iñigo gives you an inside look at her study routine! 📚 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGbvKbWoLVE

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=TjBe8YMSYhE

A walk around our tropical campus located in St. Kitts can help clear your mind, reduce stress, & make it easier to focus & retain information when you get back to studying. Imagine this as your study break 🌴 source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hcb21nZ2K0

Need a study session pick-me up? UMHS student, Claudia Pluguez Baco, shares her top tips for staying alert during those long study sessions for this week’s #WellnessWednesday! From energizing snacks to strategic breaks, Claudia’s wellness-focused approach to medical school ensures she’s showing up as the best version of herself. Let’s prioritize self-care & conquer those study goals together! What are your favorite study hacks? source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPMmI0Di4zA

In a world with inequitable access to essential healthcare, recent WHO data shows over half the global population lacks vital resources. UMHS is dedicated to fighting this. Medical students traveled to San Joaquin de Masion, Nicoya, Costa Rica to provide healthcare services. In collaboration with the UMHS Global Health Institute & Vida Volunteers, & guided by Dr. Jagadeesh Nagappa & Dr. Lata Gowda, the students applied their medical education to serve the community. UMHS students collaborated with local physicians to provide a range of medical services, including examinations, assessments, & vital sign checks. Throughout the clinic, 153 patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, received care. “This opportunity helps you to define & clarify the type of doctor you want to be,” said student, Claudette Tomas Lluberes. “You are exposed to things that maybe you are not used to seeing. It’s an experience that helps you discover how to build a doctor-patient relat