As BCOM prepares to start its second year of classes, the bond between the school and the military continues to grow. Former and current service members are discovering just how veteran-friendly BCOM is, while more and more students struggling to pay for their medical education are enlisting.
A founding faculty member in BCOM's Biomedical Sciences Department, Dr. Milane co-edited and served as a contributing author for the textbook: Nanomedicine for Inflammatory Disease. BCOM's Michael Woods, Ph.D., is also a contributing author.
The Career Changer: Meet BCOM Student Megan McCord
In 2010, McCord was working as a hairstylist when a community college professor encouraged her to pursue her aptitude for science. Now, as a second year, medical student, she says, "It's never too late to start a new career you're passionate about."
BCOM Faculty & Staff to Present at Advancing Tribal Healthcare Conference in Santa Fe
Eight BCOM team members will present at the ATH Conference on Saturday, July 15 which aims to strengthen healthcare in Tribal 638 and Indian Health Services (IHS) facilities.
Burrell Student Works on NMSU Zika Mosquito Mapping Project
Carlos Yeelot, a second year medical student, was featured by the NMSU News Center for helping researchers map Zika mosquitoes across Southern New Mexico.
The scholarship was established by the Hummers in 2017 in honor of John’s father, Lloyd M. Hummer, MD. The Southwest Foundation for Osteopathic Education and Research scholarship committee unanimously selected Ortega based on his academic excellence and his commitment to serving the Southwest region of the United States.
The library will host Copyright for the Busy Educatoron July 26. Learn the basics of copyright law, how to exercise fair use rights, and more.
Mark Your Calendars!
Aug 7-11: Class of 2021 Orientation Week
Aug 12: White Coat Ceremony
Aug 14: First Day of 2017 Fall Semester
Summertime Reading
See all the intriguing titles on the library staff's list of SUMMER READING picks. Selections include titles like The Emperor of all Maladies: A Biography of Cancer and Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers.
Give Back with BCOM
If you'd like to donate school supplies, coloring books, art supplies, or Spanish reading material, BCOM groups are currently accepting donations for Big Brothers Big Sistersand
