UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE
AND HEALTH SCIENCES

Dean’s Innovative Teaching Approach Featured in Leading Journal

At UMHS, our approach to medical education prioritizes lifelong learning, enabling our graduates to meet the ever-changing demands of healthcare and effectively diagnose and treat diseases. Read more here:
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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
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Tess McClenahan ’23 on anesthesiology residency

Tess McCenahan discusses her upcoming residency and why she got into Anesthesiology in a recent post. Check out all the details here: https://www.umhs-sk.org/blog/tess-mcclenahan-23
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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
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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
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