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Are you preparing for your premed journey? This video highlights the diverse undergraduate backgrounds that make up our student body at UMHS, from biology to political science. It shows how students from a wide range of degrees come together in medicine at UMHS. We take multiple factors into account during the admissions process, including academics, experiences, and overall readiness for medical school. For more information on admissions, visit https://www.umhs-sk.org/admission-process source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GY4icP8EdG4

Asking med students what they studied before coming to UMHS 📚🩺 From biology to philosophy, there’s no single path to becoming a physician. Our students come from diverse academic backgrounds. Planning your path to medical school? DM us or visit our website to speak with an admissions rep. 🔗 www.umhs-sk.org/contact-admissions-schedule source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6L_x_hbwMGg

After completing basic sciences in St. Kitts, students continue their training in Maine, where they begin preparing for clinical rotations in a hands-on, supportive environment. Meet Heather Robertson, MHS, PA-C, Director of ICM II Clinical Skills Lab & Preceptorship Program! Here she shares how students transition from classroom learning into real clinical medicine through the Maine Integrated Program. Want to learn more about Maine? Watch our full YouTube interview, Discover the Maine Semester: Transitioning to Clinical Medicine, featuring Molly Johannessen, Ph.D., Director of Education and Teaching and Associate Professor of Physiology: https://youtu.be/29nihmcqYl4?si=9J-sXfIvHbrzAppS source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/3fIpwYuCRKg

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Orthopedic surgery is one of medicine’s most competitive specialties, but for Class of 2025 UMHS grad Dr. Felix Rivera Troia, the challenge was never a deterrent. Today, he is training at Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) in Puerto Rico, where he is helping build one of the island’s newest orthopedic programs while restoring motion and improving quality of life for his patients. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_Tl4Fjryr0

A day in clinical rotations with medical student Diana Nikolyan. In this vlog, Diana takes us through a 24-hour call shift in surgery, sharing what a real day on rotation looks like. At UMHS, students gain hands-on clinical experience through rotations in the United States, Puerto Rico, or Canada as they prepare for residency & life as a physician. Learn more about our clinical program 🔗 https://www.umhs-sk.org/clinical-program source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/qH60GsmWF1E

In this webinar, UMHS President Warren Ross is joined by VP of Admissions Sean Powers, our Associate Dean of Academic & Student Affairs, 6 newly matched UMHS students and MDs representing Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, Preliminary Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Family Medicine, and a UMHS surgery resident and alumni speaker. Together, they review UMHS's outstanding 2026 residency match results and discuss how UMHS prepares students for the match from day one, covering everything from basic sciences through the residency application process. Topics covered: - 2026 UMHS residency match results - How UMHS prepares students for residency from basic sciences onward - The role of academic advising and student affairs in match success - Firsthand match stories from newly matched UMHS students and MDs - Q&A with UMHS administration, faculty, and alumni About UMHS: The University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS) is a small, student-focused medical school located in St. Kitts...

Step into the world of psychiatry with Amal Yassin as she takes us through a day in the life of clinical rotations.🧠 “This rotation is not just about academic growth but about empathy, compassion, & discovering the profound impact of mental health on individuals & communities. Here’s a glimpse of what a day in the life looks like.” - Amal Follow along more medical student vlogs! source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VJEUn44RawU

Day in the life of first year medical student, Macey Levasseur! Originally from a small town in Saskatchewan, Macey is completing the basic science program in St. Kitts and hopes to become a forensic pathologist. Her background in Biology and Forensics and experience as a wildland firefighter reflect her resilience, teamwork, and commitment to helping others. Subscribe for more medical student vlogs! source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/BJreKdqkH_k

Built on community 🤝 Medical school is better together. From late-night study sessions to early morning exams, the friendships built here become your support system. At UMHS, community isn’t just part of campus life, it’s part of how we succeed. source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/CHTJiNhUwto

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Designed for prospective medical students and their families, this session offers insight into UMHS’s personalized approach to medical education, modern campuses, comprehensive loan program, and strong student outcomes, all discussed through the experiences of the faculty who teach and mentor UMHS students every day. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5hYLTJiNUQ

Caribbean medical student vlog Follow Aryana Velez-Fraguada as she shows you what it’s like to be a student at UMHS. View the full list of classes & our curriculum 🔗 www.umhs-sk.org/extended-basic-science-program source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/O6-uD5NFgzU

Day in the life of a Caribbean medical student at the University of Medicine and Health Sciences. source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/98dqLeGK1XY

In our webinar “Career Opportunities in Sports Medicine,” UMHS alumni Dr. Soren Estvold ’18 & Dr. Grant Ralston ’19 discuss how they secured fellowships in the highly competitive specialty of sports medicine, the unique aspects of treating patients ranging from college athletes to active-duty military personnel, & shared practical advice for students interested in pursuing career opportunities in sports medicine. Watch the full webinar @ https://www.youtube.com/live/L1_VgVfpyBg?si=jGonqM1zjc_vmnzH source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ekvK7cmjipE

Orthopedic Surgery Residency Spotlight Hear from Dr. Nequesha Mohamed as she explains orthopedic surgery. This conversation offers valuable insight for medical students and graduates exploring different medical specialties. Watch the full version on our YouTube channel to learn more about Dr. Mohamed’s path to residency and the strategies that helped her succeed. 🔗 https://youtu.be/MCWYAr-R210?si=8ZyllySUGjffSwt9 source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NfLRzArJLb8

A Standardized Patient Encounter (SPE) is a simulation in medical education where trained actors portray specific patients with detailed backstories, symptoms, and personalities for students to practice clinical skills, such as taking histories, performing exams, and developing communication in a safe and realistic environment. These encounters allow students to hone crucial patient interaction skills and receive direct feedback, bridging the gap between textbook knowledge and real-world practice. This 360° video recording filmed at the UMHS Maine Campus provides insight into what a typical encounter entails. source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYM2saAf2Zc

Orthopedic Surgery Residency Spotlight Hear from Dr. Nequesha Mohamed as she explains orthopedic surgery. This conversation offers valuable insight for medical students and graduates exploring different medical specialties. Watch the full version on our YouTube channel to learn more about Dr. Mohamed’s path to residency and the strategies that helped her succeed. 🔗 https://youtu.be/MCWYAr-R210?si=8ZyllySUGjffSwt9 source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4oHI5-CGQa4

What is the difference between palliative care & hospice? 🩺 Dr. David Henkin ’16, Medical Director for Outpatient Palliative Care at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, breaks it down in this video. Watch the full webinar, Medical Specialty Spotlight: Careers in Hospice & Palliative Care: https://www.youtube.com/live/g4Nj5s1n1Xg?si=aD96xRNUjiS5tiNF source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/6z9WwZvizm4

What is palliative care? Dr. David Henkin '16, Medical Director for Outpatient Palliative Care at Henry Ford Health in Detroit, Michigan, explains how this medical specialty focuses on improving quality of life, managing complex symptoms, and supporting patients and families at the different stages of illness. For future doctors exploring different paths in medicine, palliative care highlights the importance of compassion, communication, and whole-patient care. source https://www.youtube.com/shorts/czL1PEWP9hY