UMHS Med4You & Global Health Institute Return to Costa Rica
From April 30th to May 6th, 23 students from UMHS’s Med4You traveled to San Joaquin de Masion, Nicoya Costa Rica to provide healthcare services, compassion, and care to a community in need. In collaboration with the UMHS Global Health Institute and Vida Volunteers, and guided by esteemed faculty members Dr. Jagadeesh Nagappa and Dr. Lata Gowda, the Updates
DO – What Does it Stand For
Patients may note that their doctor may have the qualifications “MD” or “DO” when they see them. Doctor of Medicine is a term that most patients are acquainted with. However fewer individuals are aware of the DO qualifications. DO’s receive a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree after graduating from a Updates
Becoming a Plastic surgeon
Becoming a Plastic surgeon is no small accomplishment as far as time and competition. After medical school it takes a minimum of 6 years to complete an Integrated Plastic surgery residency program. Prior to this top candidates must “match” into one of these programs which are the most competitive residency Updates