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University of Medicine and Health Sciences Names Award-Winning Medical Educator and Physician Dr. Shivayogi Bhusnurmath as Dean of Basic Sciences

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has named Dr. Shivayogi Bhusnurmath, an award-winning medical educator and pioneering physician, as its new Dean of Basic Sciences. Dr. Bhusnurmath will advance the university's focus on providing quality medical education, preparing future doctors to deliver compassionate care, and ensuring the continued growth and development of UMHS.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Bhusnurmath will advance the university's focus on providing quality medical education, preparing future doctors to deliver compassionate care, and ensuring the continued growth and development of UMHS.
  • His approach resonates deeply with our mission of delivering personalized education and preparing our graduates to lead with compassion and distinction."
  • Dr. Bhusnurmath has spent four decades developing curriculum at leading medical schools and brings with him a wealth of medical knowledge, clinical experience, and academic leadership.
  • Trained in India at the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, Dr. Bhusnurmath obtained his Fellowship from the Royal College of Pathologists, London.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents Primary Care Spotlight: Internal Medicine v. Family Medicine

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Friday, January 19, 2024
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has published the recording of a recent panel discussion, "Primary Care Spotlight: Internal Medicine v. Family Medicine." The event featured three UMHS alumni, including Dr. Valeria Fomitcheva, an internal medicine physician in private practice, Dr. Billy Zhang, an internal medicine physician at a large hospital group in California, and Dr. Kristin Miller, who was among the first graduating class at UMHS and currently works in family medicine at a hospital group in Oklahoma. The discussion focused on the differences between family medicine and internal medicine, what a day in the life of a primary care physician looks like in a hospital group versus private practice, career opportunities and compensation, and how the panelists manage their work-life balance, A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Live Events page.

Key Points: 
  • Dr. Billy Zhang, Internal Medicine Physician at Providence St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group in Irvine, CA
    The conversation began with a definition of primary care medicine , which covers all aspects of a patient's healthcare.
  • While the scope of family medicine and internal medicine is similar, their roles are distinct.
  • Family medicine doctors treat patients from infants to geriatric populations and manage a wide range of health issues that include health education, preventive care, and the treatment of acute and chronic conditions.
  • In addition to comparing family medicine and internal medicine, the primary care physicians discussed the differences between working for a hospital group versus a private practice.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Pathways to Practicing Medicine in Canada"

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has published the recording of a recent panel discussion, "Pathways to Practicing in Canada." The event was hosted by Genevieve Gagne, UMHS Senior Associate Director of Canadian Admissions and Operations, and featured UMHS alumni Dr. Aaron Hoo, Family Physician at Harrison Healthcare in Vancouver, BC, and Dr. Shamim Khan, Clinic Owner at Maple Forest Family Physicians in Vaughan, Ontario. Ms. Gagne, who leads recruitment efforts for UMHS and has experience placing students directly into residencies through the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS), spoke with Dr. Hoo and Dr. Khan about earning their medical degrees from UMHS, clinical experience opportunities and residency placements, and post-graduation return options. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Live Events page.

Key Points: 
  • A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Live Events page.
  • "The top question I get asked is 'Can I come back to Canada and work as a doctor?'
  • It's exciting to me to help Canadian students realize that there are opportunities to practice medicine in Canada, despite the difficulties of getting into a medical school in Canada."
  • "When I meet with Canadian students, the top question I get asked is 'Can I come back to Canada and work as a doctor?

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Signs Articulation Agreement with Larkin University

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, today announced that it has signed an articulation agreement with Larkin University, an accredited school in Miami, to create enhanced opportunities for qualified students to earn their Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from UMHS. Under this agreement, students from Larkin University College of Biomedical Sciences will be fast-tracked for admission to UMHS after meeting established standards set forth in the articulation agreement. The requirements are outlined on the UMHS website.

Key Points: 
  • Under this agreement, students from Larkin University College of Biomedical Sciences will be fast-tracked for admission to UMHS after meeting established standards set forth in the articulation agreement.
  • "Larkin University's College of Biomedical Sciences is successfully advancing educational opportunities for South Florida's diverse communities, and creating a learning environment to promote optimal learning and support student success," said Marti Echols, Dean of Larkin University College of Biomedical Sciences.
  • These agreements enable a prospective student from a partnering university to automatically qualify for admission to UMHS after meeting the minimum standards defined by the articulation agreement.
  • For a complete list of schools that have partnered with UMHS and an overview of admission requirements, please visit https://www.umhs-sk.org/articulation-agreements .

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Pathways to Practicing Medicine in Puerto Rico"

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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
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NEW YORK,  Aug. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, has published the recording of a recent panel discussion, "Pathways to Practicing Medicine in Puerto Rico." The event was hosted by Earl Mainer, UMHS senior associate director of admissions for the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico, and featured a diverse panel of students, alumni, and practicing physicians to share their experiences, including: Andy Adler, a current UMHS student from Puerto Rico; Dr. Carlos Villanueva Soto, a recent graduate who placed into a highly competitive internal medicine residency at the University of Puerto Rico; Dr. Anelyn Martinez Rodriguez, a 2019 UMHS graduate and current psychiatry resident at San Juan VA Medical Center: and Dr. Eric Adler, a UMHS parent and an esteemed doctor in private practice in Puerto Rico. The panelists addressed common questions from prospective students and their families when evaluating an international medical school – including what it was like to move to St. Kitts, advice for matching into top residency programs, and what it's like to practice medicine in Puerto Rico. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Live Events & Webinars page.

Key Points: 
  • A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS YouTube Live Events & Webinars page.
  • "UMHS has been gaining momentum in Puerto Rico as students and their families look for the best options for earning an MD.
  • UMHS was founded by pioneers in medical education to help people get the best training and become medical doctors."
  • Past events include:
    Links to view all past discussions may be found by visiting the UMHS live events and webinars page.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Celebrates Graduating Class of 2023

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements, celebrated the graduating Class of 2023 on June 16 at Lincoln Center. The ceremony recognized 165 graduates as they received their Doctor of Medicine degrees and prepared to begin their residency training at leading programs in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. The event was recorded and can be accessed by visiting the UMHS YouTube Live Events and Meetings page.

Key Points: 
  • Ceremony at Lincoln Center Honored 165 New Physicians, Two Valedictorians, and a Historic Residency Match
    NEW YORK, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences , (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements, celebrated the graduating Class of 2023 on June 16 at Lincoln Center.
  • The event was recorded and can be accessed by visiting the UMHS YouTube Live Events and Meetings page.
  • UMHS President Warren Ross noted that this graduating class faced the unique challenge of persevering through unprecedented challenges as the pandemic shifted their medical training to an online format.
  • Students then assimilated to a hybrid model before returning to "boots on the ground" instruction and training.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Celebrates Successful Match Day for Graduating Students

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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NEW YORK, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, celebrated the culmination of four years of medical school with one of the most successful Match Days in the school's history. Graduating students secured residencies spanning 11 medical specialties across 24 states and territories, including multiple matches in California, Texas, Michigan, and Puerto Rico, and the school's first matches in Oregon and New Hampshire.

Key Points: 
  • In a message to students, UMHS President Warren Ross celebrated the 2023 Match Results, noting that students secured residencies in highly coveted programs at top-notch teaching hospitals.
  • UMHS students entering this year's Match earned residency positions in primary care specialties spanning internal medicine, family medicine, pediatrics, psychiatry, and surgery, as well as specialized programs including emergency medicine, pathology, anesthesiology, neurology, and diagnostic radiology.
  • "Congratulations to this year's graduates on the best Match Day in our school's history," said Ross.
  • To learn more about the UMHS Class of 2023 Match Day and to see the complete 2023 Match results please visit https://www.umhs-sk.org/match-day-2023 .

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Medical Specialty Spotlight: What is an Anesthesiologist?"

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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has published the video recording of its recent panel discussion, "Medical Specialty Spotlight: What is an Anesthesiologist?" The event featured UMHS alumni from the class of 2014 who were the first graduates to match into anesthesiology residencies: Dr. Aashish Jay Kumar, Chief Medical Officer and Interventional Spine & Pain Specialist at Spine & Pain Specialists of the Carolinas, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Dr. Andrew Letayf, Vice Chief Anesthesiologist, Chief of Pediatric Anesthesiology, Director of Obstetrical Services and Envision Physician Services at Bethesda East & West Hospitals, in Boynton Beach, Florida. The discussion focused on how they secured residencies in this highly competitive field of medicine, what makes anesthesiology so challenging and rewarding, what a typical day in the life of their practice looks like, and how compensation and lifestyle compare to other specialties. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS Live Events and Meetings page.

Key Points: 
  • A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS Live Events and Meetings page.
  • UMHS organized the event as part of its "Medical Specialty Spotlight" series focused on career opportunities for medical students.
  • "My goal is to treat patients with chronic pain by treating the source instead of relying on painkillers," said Dr. Kumar.
  • I did a bilateral peripheral nerve implant and she now has 95% pain relief without meds."

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Women's Cancer Awareness: Doctors Discuss Ovarian, Cervical, and Breast Cancer Screening"

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has published the video recording of its recent panel discussion, "Women's Cancer Awareness: Doctors Discuss Ovarian, Cervical, and Breast Cancer Screening." The event featured two UMHS alumni focused on women's health: Dr. Miriam Bernstein (MD, MPH 2016), OB/GYN at Oneida Healthcare in New York, and Dr. Laura Tafuri (MD 2016), OB/GYN Resident at Bridgeport Hospital-New Haven Health, Connecticut. They were joined by Dr. Natalie Osborne, General Surgeon at Joseph N. France General Hospital in St. Kitts. UMHS hosted the talk to raise awareness of critical screenings, identify common warning signs, and share ways to support people after a cancer diagnosis. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS Live Events and Meetings page.

Key Points: 
  • While research has led to innovative treatment options and improved survival rates, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
  • The doctors also discussed common warning signs of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer that patients and their healthcare providers should never ignore.
  • The National Cancer Institute estimates that one out of three women will be diagnosed with cancer during her lifetime.
  • Graduates of UMHS earn a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and qualify to practice medicine throughout the United States and Canada.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Primary Care Spotlight: What is a Hospitalist?"

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has published the video recording of its recent panel discussion, "Primary Care Spotlight: What is a Hospitalist?" The event featured UMHS alumni and brothers Dr. Alejandro Pineda (2014), Lead Hospitalist, VP Chief of Staff, Mountain Vista Medical Center, AZ, and Dr. Juan Camilo Pineda (2017), Hospitalist, Internal Medicine, Emory Decatur Hospital, GA. The discussion focused on what a typical day looks like for a hospitalist, the types of patients the doctors treat, and how compensation and lifestyle compare to other primary care specialties. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS Live Events and Meetings page.

Key Points: 
  • A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS Live Events and Meetings page.
  • UMHS organized the event as part of its "Primary Care Spotlight" series focused on career opportunities for medical students.
  • "There's a burden to having a primary care doctor on call all the time.
  • Graduates of UMHS earn a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and qualify to practice medicine throughout the United States and Canada.