April Pike knew she wanted to pursue medicine, and Burrell felt like the right place to start. Now, she’s a student physician at Burrell, getting to learn medicine in the way she always hoped she would. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege #BestMedSchool

Student physician Juliana Helfer sees Women in Medicine Month as a chance to recognize the women who helped make today’s opportunities possible while acknowledging the work still ahead. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege #WomenInMedicine #FloridaMedSchool

Today, Burrell's Chief of Staff Nina Nuñez, presented to the NM Legislative Health & Human Services Committee about Burrell’s impact on the state’s healthcare workforce. She highlighted physician education and residency development and efforts to retain more physicians in NM.

Student physician Heather Bruton believes representation matters in healthcare. For students, seeing women in medicine can make a difference in how they see themselves and the future they are working toward. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege #WomenInMedicine

Nicole Shropshire, D.O., Class of 2021, is now caring for young patients as a pediatrician in Las Vegas. From her time as a student physician at Burrell to her work in pediatrics today, she’s continuing to build her career in medicine and serve her community.

Student physician Kaelyn Darden carries a sense of responsibility to the women in medicine who came before her and helped make her path possible. As she continues her journey in medicine, she hopes to carry that forward by providing compassionate care. #WomeninMedicine

We're so proud of our Burrell College student physicians for volunteering at the Special Olympics Florida! They helped out with some awesome activities, including mental health wellness sessions. Way to make a positive impact! Learn More: Burrell.edu/explore/

We were especially proud to recognize Akbar Ali, MD, as our Preceptor of the Year in our Eastern NM region. We thank you for your dedication to teaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of physicians. Congratulations, Dr. Ali! #BurrellCollege #Preceptors

Medicine needs women who are willing to lead, learn, and make space for the women who come next. Meet Andreya Hesser, a student physician who hopes to be that kind of presence for others. She wants women considering a career in medicine to see that there's a place for them here.

There’s a lot that goes into getting a good ultrasound image. During this training, student physicians practiced lower limb ultrasound with standardized patients, working through the process and getting familiar with the equipment along the way. – at Las Cruces, NM

Rylee Samander, D.O., Class of 2024, is now working in the Surgical ICU and taking on new challenges as she builds her career in medicine. Thank you Dr. Samander for all you do— you make Burrell proud! Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege #BurrellAlumni

We celebrate the dedication, talent, and hard work of those who strengthen our communities every day. Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day! #LaborDay #BurrellCollege #HealthSciences #HealthcareEducation #Community

As we continue to grow, our mission remains clear: preparing future healthcare professionals and strengthening the communities we serve. Read “Burrell College Reimagined” to learn more about what’s ahead. lascrucesbulletin.com/storie…?

Learning medicine means learning to see what you can’t always see! Kynnedy Waldon is getting hands-on with ultrasound techniques and building skills she’ll carry into her future practice. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege – at Melbourne, FL

Losing her mother to cancer gave student physician Amani Watson a personal connection to the role physicians play in a patient’s life. This experience is part of the reason she chose medicine. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege – at Melbourne, FL

Rebecca Furman has seen osteopathic medicine up close from an early age. Her dad, a DO, gave her a firsthand connection to the profession and helped shape the path she chose for herself. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege #NewMexicoMedSchool #FloridaMedSchool

A knee injury set Andreya Hesser on the path to becoming a doctor. Now a student physician, she shares how that experience shaped her decision to pursue osteopathic medicine. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege #NewMexicoMedSchool #FloridaMedSchool – at Las Cruces, NM

Our Four Corners Regional Academic Center recently brought faculty and preceptors together for a focused seminar on strengthening medical education and student learning. Congratulations to Dr. Kristean Thorpe, who was honored as our Preceptor of the Year! #BurrellCollege

You can’t learn medicine from a textbook alone. Student physician Aditi Verma shares how hands-on experiences at Burrell College are giving her the opportunity to learn, grow and prepare for life as a physician. Learn more: Burrell.edu/explore/ #BurrellCollege – at Las Cruces, NM

Grateful to @SenatorLujan for joining the bipartisan Fair Access in Residency (FAIR) Act as a cosponsor, and to @SenatorHeinrich, one of the original Senate sponsors. We are proud to have both Senators represent the Great State of NM. FAIR Act: aacom.org/news-reports/news/…