UNM School of Medicine George Kennedy HATS Off! Awards

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GEORGE KENNEDY HATS OFF! AWARDEES

Annslee Lowe

My first year of medical school has provided many new and exciting experiences, and coordinating the Gratitude Tuesday event was an incredible highlight.

Dominic Lundquist

Providing service to the less fortunate is something that has always been extremely meaningful to me.

Brandon Trujillo

Being able to reach out and help underserved populations is something that is important especially being involved in the medical community.

Jonathan Hulse

During the early stages of the pandemic, when we were all faced with significant fears and uncertainty about what was in store for us, and students struggled with the isolation that came with remote learning, a small group of students came together to form a peer-to-peer support group. We wanted to find a way to bring more support to students during such unprecedented times.

TK King

TK is part of a group that has been instrumental in creating the Student Peer Support group.

Claire Sava

The Student Peer Support Group was created due to an ever present need to support one another throughout our journeys in medicine. With the added stress that COVID has created in all of our lives, the importance of mental health has become even more apparent

Tegan Clarke

Starting medical school during COVID has been a unique experience indeed, but it has also provided unique and fulfilling opportunities to connect with and give back to the city I love so dearly.

Amanda Collar

I am actively engaged in teaching, research, health policy and JEDI work as a way to enact change and make a difference in patient’s lives.

Danielle Turner

As a postdoctoral research associate, and now as a medical student, I seek satisfaction from helping others

Amanda Mercer

Throughout high school and my first year of college, I raced cross country and track. My focus then shifted to longer distances, and over the past several years I have raced many trail marathons, 50Ks, and 50 milers.

Deion Ellis

My purpose in life is to serve the underserved and underrepresented populations of my community and increase the diversity in medicine to make it reflective of the patient population.

Remy Link

My goal is to align my medical education and practice with this vision statement and to continue to support women’s health and the advancement of women in medicine

Julie Giannini

I had the privilege of working alongside Dr. Schade from the endocrinology department on a translational research study focused on preventing heart disease at the primary care level.

Johnathan Jensen

I have been volunteering at the One Hope Centro de Vida clinic in Albuquerque for over 3 years now.

John Gurule

While I am focused on my studies and completing this training program, I want to be certain that I do not lose connection with why I started this journey.

Rosstin Ahmadian

It was a great honor to serve the Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program (BSGP) and MD/PhD students on the BSGP Steering Committee.

Divya Rajput

Piano has been a part of my life since I was a baby, my father holding me on his lap while I tapped the keys as he played pieces from Broadway showtunes to Bach and Beethoven.

Jeremy Dean

I believe that it is incumbent on all of us to speak out in times of need and instruct our institutions on how they can best support us.

Alyssa Espinoza

My drive to support other parents as they navigate the dual challenges of a career in medicine and cultivating healthy, happy families is an expression of my gratitude for those that have helped me.

Jessica Valdez

Having a family in medicine is something that always seemed impossible, yet something I knew that I would eventually get to face.

LynnMarie Jarrett

Writing and painting have always been healing outlets for me; a place to reflect, collect myself, and be in a creative flow state

Rachel Baca

I appreciate the nomination for the George Kennedy HATS Off Recognition Award for my involvement with wellness during my time at UNM School of Medicine.

Rachel Rose

Of all the volunteer and academic opportunities I have completed in my medical training thus far, my role as a wellness student champion is the work I feel most honored to have taken part in.

Sabah Osmani

I believe wellness is crucial for success. Since starting medical school, I have been involved in wellness promotion and activities. I created a "quiet room," where students could rest, have a snack, and not hear others talking about exam prep right before the exam

Gwendolyn Maly

Positive psychology has had a strong impact on my life. For two years, I had the opportunity to learn about and implement positive psychology techniques under the guidance of Dr. Smith as an undergraduate student

Payton Sandoval-Belt

I chose to volunteer because it allows me to take a step back from my world and help others in theirs.

Donovan Chase the Bear

I’ve volunteered with the NHI and HOT over the last seven years because I believe in indigenous youth and their ability to lead and teach.

Eliana Garcia

Giving back to the things and people that inspire me is how I have fueled my journey throughout medical school.

Veronica Hutchison

One of the most significant experiences I had throughout my undergraduate and now medical school career at UNM has been with my work with the Native Health Initiative (NHI) and more specifically the Healers of Tomorrow (HOT) mentorship program and the Running Medicine (RM) program

Devon Garland

I think research is an essential part of any field because through research we are able to push the boundaries on what is known and lay the foundation for the future.

Mueez Rehman

UNM Health Professions Symposium (HPS) was an event organized to provide high school and college students interested in careers in healthcare access to information in the form of interactive workshops and information tables

Eliana Otero-Bell

I started volunteering at the Albuquerque Opportunity Center as a first-year medical student and immediately found a deep calling for working with underserved and marginalized populations.

Bianca Avalos

Incorporating art and creativity is an important part of who I am. Art exposes me to a realm of new ideas, concepts, ideologies and provides a unique window into ourselves and the human condition.

Alexandra Do

My name is Alexandra Do and I am a second-year medical student. I have been providing music therapy for Kindred hospice patients for eight years and it has been such a rewarding experience.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR AWARDEES!

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