Clinical Education (Year 3 & Year 4)
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Message from the Office of Clinical Education
Congratulations on completing the first two years of medical school! Now you are embarking on the next, and most exciting portion of your medical education, where you will incorporate the information you have learned in the classroom and laboratory into the care of patients. The clinical phase of the curriculum is the culmination of your medical school education.
Remember that patients are unique individuals and when given the opportunity, will tell you about who they are, where they come from, and how they have arrived at your service. Patients do not read our books and do not always know how to present themselves. What they do know is that they have health concerns and look to you, part of their health care team, to assist them.
You have been well trained while at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine, and there is no doubt that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities to make an excellent future Osteopathic Physician. Starting now, you will determine and refine your ability to be a compassionate, understanding Osteopathic Physician, benefiting both the individual patient and society.
The Office of Clinical Education is here to provide support and assistance throughout your clinical training. We look forward to working with you.
The student begins with the patient, continues with the patient, and ends his studies with the patient, using books and lectures as tools, as means to an end.
William Osler, 1903
Muneer Assi, DO
Associate Dean of Clinical Education
Associate Professor, Clinical Medicine
Clerkship Director, Internal Medicine
BS, Baylor University
DO, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Wendy Zuñiga Beasley
Regional Academic Center Liaison
AGS, Dona Ana Community College
Brett Newcomer, MBA
Director of Clinical Education
BBA, New Mexico State University
MBA, New Mexico State University
Olivia Bielcik
Assistant Director of Clinical Education
BA, New Mexico State University
Taisiya Talipova
Fourth Year Clerkship Coordinator
BA, Russian State University of Trade and Economics
MS, Russian State University of Trade and Economics
Bree Veilleux, MHA
Fourth Year Clerkship Coordinator
BS, Lindenwood University
MHA, Parks University
Whitney Cano
Clinical Education Curriculum Coordinator
BS, New Mexico State University
Valerie Morales, BA
Clinical Education Coordinator
BA, New Mexico State University