UTRGV School of Medicine on LinkedIn: Meet UTRGV School of Medicine's Class of 2028 (2024)

🩺 The UTRGV School of Medicine and the UTRGV School of Nursing recently participated in a special interprofessional education (IPE) event. Medical and nursing students teamed up to learn advanced burn treatment and management techniques.Dean Hocker provided insights and support, sharing personal stories from his experience as an emergency room doctor.IPE events bring students, faculty, and practitioners from various health professions together to strengthen interprofessional collaborative practice and team-based care.👏 Thank you to everyone who participated!#UTRGVSOM

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🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Vamsikalyan Borra!Dr. Vamsikalyan Borra, an aspiring cardiology fellow at the UTRGV School of Medicine, has recently added another impressive paper to his remarkable portfolio of publications. His latest work, "Rising Trends in Metabolically Healthy Obesity in Cancer Patients and Its Impact on Cardiovascular Events: Insights from a Contemporary Nationwide Analysis in the USA (2016–2020)," highlights significant findings in the intersection of oncology and cardiology.👏 Congratulations, Dr. Borra, on this outstanding achievement!

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The UTRGV School of Medicine's Careers in Medicine office hosted a special lunch information session for students, faculty, and staff. ✨Dr. Stanley Fisch, UTRGV School of Medicine Professor of Pediatrics, gave a special presentation on "The History of Medicine in the RGV." 🏥📜 Dr. Fisch covered the establishment of the Valley's first hospital, significant medical advancements such as the eradication of polio, and the ongoing challenges faced by underserved communities in accessing healthcare. 💉🌟This event marked the launch of RealMD, a community initiative where students, faculty, and staff support each other in maintaining a higher purpose in medicine. 🌱💊 RealMD events provide a platform for students to network with physicians, seek guidance, and develop leadership skills. Each month, participants choose a new topic to explore in order to better understand the challenges of the medical profession. 🌍🔍

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🎉 Congratulations to the Class of 2028 on receiving your white coats! 🥼This is the first step in your journey to becoming outstanding physicians. We're proud to have you at UTRGV School of Medicine.#UTRGVSOM #SOMWhiteCoat #WhiteCoatCeremony #ClassOf2028 #FutureDoctors

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🌟 Dean Hocker recently joined Texas National Bank at an event celebrating the partnership between UTRGV and Edinburg CISD, specifically for the UTRGV Edinburg CISD Collegiate High.President Bailey addressed the gathering, which included UTRGV and ESCISD administrators, elected officials, dignitaries, and Texas National Bank representatives.📚🤝 It was inspiring to see some high school students expressing their interest in pursuing a career in medicine.#UTRGVSOM #UTRGV

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Faculty from the UTRGV School of Medicine's South Texas Center of Excellence in Cancer Research (ST-CECR) and the Cervical Cancer Prevention Action Network (CCPAN) recently conducted an educational outreach meeting at the Endowment Community Resource Center in Edinburg. 🩺📚 This initiative aimed to provide valuable information about cervical cancer, emphasizing the importance of awareness and education in the fight against this disease. By sharing essential information on symptoms, risk factors, prevention approaches, screening recommendations, and treatment options, the community can become more proactive about their health.🤝 This event was supported by the UTRGV School of Medicine, ST-CECR, and CCAPN efforts through the Good Days Foundation.Thank you to the ST-CECR and CCAPN team for your dedication and hard work! 👏#UTRGVSOM #CancerResearch #CervicalCancerAwareness #CommunityOutreach #HealthEducation #STCECR #CCPAN #GoodDaysFoundation

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Last week, our students, faculty, and staff participated in Operation Border Health Preparedness (OBHP). 🩺During the event, community members were able to receive free medical, dental, and vision services.Thank you to everyone who made this event possible. We are proud to be a part of this important community service initiative. 🧡#UTRGVSOM #OBHP2024 #UTRGV

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🥼 A new chapter begins for the Class of 2028!Over the weekend, 59 new medical students received their white coats, marking the start of their journey to become doctors."Getting my white coat today feels like finally achieving a dream I have worked so hard and long for all of my life," said Ashlyn Holubar, an incoming medical student from McAllen and a member of the UTRGV Vaqueros MD pipeline program. 🎉 Congratulations to all our future physicians! We can't wait to see the impact you'll make in healthcare.🔗 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ePXmj7Ha#UTRGVSOM #SOMWhiteCoat #FutureDoctors #UTRGV #WhiteCoatCeremony #ClassOf2028

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🥼 The White Coat Ceremony marks the beginning of an exciting journey for the Class of 2028!🎉 We are thrilled to welcome our new medical students as they don their white coats and step into the world of healthcare. This milestone celebrates their commitment to medicine and the bright futures ahead.👏 Join us in congratulating the Class of 2028! 🌟#UTRGVSOM #SOMWhiteCoat #FutureDoctors #UTRGV

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