Student Organizations

Burrell College of Health Sciences Students Have the Opportunity to Charter and join established student organizations. Many of these clubs are osteopathic in nature and focus on specific medical specialties, while other clubs focus on broader topics. These clubs are very active, and offer speakers, service projects, and outreach, while helping students to lean important lessons in a non-academic setting. See Burrell College of Health Sciences’ list of student organizations below:

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ACOEP Burrell College of Health Sciences chapter is a group of students interested in the field of Emergency Medicine with views in line with the American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians. The American College of Osteopathic Emergency Physicians (ACOEP) promotes patient-centric, holistic emergency care consistent with the osteopathic philosophy, practiced by all emergency medicine professionals.

http://acoep.org/main/

Advisor: Dr. Oliver Hayes | ohayes@burrell.edu

President: Connor Kalhorn | connor.kalhorn@burrell.edu

  • Familiarize and education osteopathic medical students about the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the ACOOG.
  • Provide and opportunity for fellowship among osteopathic medical students interested in osteopathic obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Educate osteopathic medical students of opportunities for post graduate education and research in the field of women’s health.
  • Foster communication between the ACOOG and locally sanctioned OB/GYN student interest groups at accredited COMs.

Advisor:  Dr. Aimee Raup | aimee.raup@bcomnm.onmicrosoft.com

President: Catherine Azkue Acosta | catherine.azkueaco@burrell.edu

  • Familiarize and education osteopathic medical students about the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the ACOOG.
  • Provide and opportunity for fellowship among osteopathic medical students interested in osteopathic obstetrics and gynecology.
  • Educate osteopathic medical students of opportunities for post graduate education and research in the field of women’s health.
  • Foster communication between the ACOOG and locally sanctioned OB/GYN student interest groups at accredited COMs.

Advisor: Dr. Preetpal Grewal | pgrewal@burrell.edu

President: Brianna Miriku | brianna.mireku@burrell.edu

The mission of the American College of Osteopathic Pediatrician (ACOP) is to provide a foundation of support for osteopathic pediatricians, through education, outreach, and advocacy, to promote the health and well-being of pediatric patients from infancy to young adulthood, and their families.

www.acopeds.org

Advisor: Dr. Sheila McLeod | sheila.mcLeod@burrell.edu

President: Isha Ratani | isha.ratani@burrell.edu

ACOP is an organization for students interested in pediatrics as a potential future specialty. Burrell College of Health Sciences ACOP is focused primarily on working with children in the community to promote health sciences.

www.acopeds.org

Advisor: Dr. Scott Cyrus | scyrus@burrell.edu

President: Sophia Clemmensen | sophia.clemmensen@burrell.edu

Burrell College of Health Sciences’ American College of Osteopathic Surgeons’ purpose is to represent and educate the future osteopathic surgeon. ACOS-MSS stresses understanding of osteopathic principles in relationship to disease in the practice of surgery and provides a forum for discussion among students and surgeons.

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

President: Katherine Bentley | katherine.bentley@burrell.edu

Burrell College of Health Sciences’ American College of Osteopathic Surgeons’ purpose is to represent and educate the future osteopathic surgeon. ACOS-MSS stresses understanding of osteopathic principles in relationship to disease in the practice of surgery and provides a forum for discussion among students and surgeons.

Advisor: Dr. Kamran Kamali | kkamali@burrell.edu

President: Jazzlyn Gonzalez | jazzlyn.gonzalez@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Nathan Williams | nathan.williams@bcomnm.org

President: Isabella Astorga | isabella.astorga@burrell.edu

AMSA is a student-governed national organization that encompasses thousands of medical students, pre-medical students, interns, residents and physicians from across the country. AMSA provides education and leadership training, networking, resources, and a platform for students to share their knowledge and experiences in hopes of enhancing the quality of the medical profession. The goal is to help medical students think beyond drugs and diagnoses, in order to promote physicians that can make a difference. AMSA offers mentorships, leadership programs, and scholarships for chapters. For example, AMSA has an annual event for National Primary Care Week to help promote primary care by emphasizing its importance. They also have a Health Equity Week of Action to help bring awareness to health disparities that exist across racial, ethnic, cultural, and social groups. Their events are geared towards the holistic betterment of all medical students.

Advisor: Dr. Giselle Irio | girio@burrell.edu

President: Nhu Bui | nhu.bui@burrell.edu

The American Medical Women’s Association is an organization which functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women’s health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances.

As a local chapter, our goal is to provide support and fellowship for members, as well as give back to our community through service.

http://www.amwa-doc.org/

Advisor: Dr. Arleen Lally | alally@burrell.edu

President: Heather Bruton | heather.bruton@burrell.edu

The American Medical Women’s Association is an organization which functions at the local, national, and international level to advance women in medicine and improve women’s health. We achieve this by providing and developing leadership, advocacy, education, expertise, mentoring, and strategic alliances.

As a local chapter, our goal is to provide support and fellowship for members, as well as give back to our community through service.

http://www.amwa-doc.org/

Advisor: Dr. Karen Vaillant | kvaillant@burrell.edu

President: Helen Chan | helen.chan@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dodson | ddodson@burrell.edu

President: Sufyan Siddiqui | sufyan.siddiqui@burrell.edu

The American Society of Clinical Oncology Student Group at Burrell College of Health Sciences is committed to spreading awareness, knowledge, and passion for the study and practice of Oncology. The organization accomplishes its mission through research, seminars, and community events.

Advisor: Dr. Lee Scheinbart | lscheinbart@burrell.edu

President: Kimberly Heller | kimberly.heller@burrell.edu

The American Society of Clinical Oncology Student Group at Burrell College of Health Sciences is committed to spreading awareness, knowledge, and passion for the study and practice of Oncology. The organization accomplishes its mission through research, seminars, and community events.

Advisor: Dr. Alex Gasparian | agasparian@burrell.edu

President: Katherine Miller | katherine.miller@burrell.edu

The American Society of Hematology Student Interest Group (ASH SIG) at Burrell College of Health Sciences offers a comprehensive platform for students interested in hematology, focusing on research, professional development, and clinical knowledge. Through workshops, journal clubs, and ASH-sponsored mentorship, students engage in hematology research and active initiatives. Professional development emphasizes community-building, patient-centered care, and volunteerism, while hands-on learning experiences enrich clinical knowledge, covering topics such as CBC interpretation and cellular therapies.

Advisor: Dr. Mary Lacaze | mlacaze@burrell.edu

President: Claudia Navarette | claudia.navarrete@burrell.edu

Animal Helpers is an organization that works with local shelters, like Animal Service Center of the Mesilla Valley, to bring awareness and opportunities for students to help the shelters find permanent, loving homes for its current furry residents. We would also like to help the school coordinate Pet Therapy Days, so that students can take a break from their schedules and focus on their mental health.

Advisor: Dr. Mary Lacaze | mlacaze@burrell.edu

President: 

Arab-American Medical Association at Burrell College of Health Sciences works to share Arab culture with the surrounding community and highlight the medical struggles of Arab patients within the United States and globally. We strive to introduce the culture and traditions with the goal of increasing cultural competency and advocacy for this community while providing a space for our Arab students.

Advisor: Dr. Muneer Assi | massi@burrell.edu

Co-President: Mohamed Cheikhali | mohamad.cheikhali@burrell.edu

Co-President: Leyn Alatrach | leyn.alatrach@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

President: Adriana Rodriguez | adriana.rodriguez@burrell.edu

This organization unites Asian American medical students and people interested in helping the APIA community face in healthcare. Additionally, this club provides a space where minority students can share their experience or struggles they may have face/d to become a medical student and as a medical student. This organization is a way for students of similar backgrounds to connect and uplift each other.

Advisor: Dr. Hari Nepal | hnepal@burrell.edu

Co-President: Hannah Famador | hannah.famador@burrell.edu

Co-President: My Tran | my.tran@burrell.edu

This organization unites Asian American medical students and people interested in helping the APIA community face in healthcare. Additionally, this club provides a space where minority students can share their experience or struggles they may have face/d to become a medical student and as a medical student. This organization is a way for students of similar backgrounds to connect and uplift each other.

Advisor: Dr. Victoria Chang | vchang@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Ana Lucia Siu-Chang | analucia.siuchang@burrell.edu

President: Nathan Nguyen | nathan.nguyen@burrell.edu

To provide students of Burrell College of Health Sciences with insight into anesthesia and perioperative medicine as career options through educational lectures, guest speakers, and clinical skills workshops

Advisor: Dr. David Gardner | dgardner@burrell.edu

President: Brandon Stucken | brandon.stucken@burrell.edu

To provide students of Burrell College of Health Sciences with insight into anesthesia and perioperative medicine as career options through educational lectures, guest speakers, and clinical skills workshops

Advisor: Dr. Nathan Williams | nathan.williams@bcomnm.org

President: Brandon Thai | brandon.thai@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Brett Picciotti | bpicciotti@burrell.edu

President: Joshua Ramirez | joshua.ramirez@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Mary Lacaze | mlacaze@burrell.edu

President: Sufyan Siddiqui | sufyan.siddiqui@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Kristin Gosselink | kgosselink@burrell.edu

President: Oluwademilade Dairo | oluwademilade.dair@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Kristin Gosselink | kgosselink@burrell.edu

President: Ayanna Hodge | ayanna.hodge@burrell.edu

Advisor: Austin Gentry | agentry@burrell.edu

President: Mark Thomas | mark.thomas@burrell.edu

Advisor: Art Guzman | aguzman@burrell.edu

President: Jazzlyn Gonzalez | jazzlyn.gonzalez@burrell.edu

The mission of Burrell’s Christian Medical Association is to tend to students’ spiritual well-being, serve the Las Cruces area, and assist local churches through community outreach events.

Advisor: Dr. Pedro Del Corral | pdelcorral@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

President: Tanay Malla | tanay.malla@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Leslie Hammer | lhammer@burrell.edu

President: Yasmeen Attia | yasmeen.attia@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

President: Ashley Wall | ashley.wall@burrell.edu

Advisor:  

President: Lauren Hill | lauren.hill@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Michael Frederich | mfrederich@burrell.edu

President: Cheyenne Abarca | cheyenne.abarca@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Angelica Oviedo | aoviedo@burrell.edu

President: Brianna Schroeder | brianna.schroeder@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Arleen Lally | alally@burrell.edu

President: Dimpal Kasabwala | dimpal.kasabwala@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Debra Bramblett | dbramblett@burrell.edu

President: Ocran Holloway | ocran.holloway@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

President: Reagan Taylor | reagan.taylor@burrell.edu

The mission of the American Academy of Family Physicians is to engage, foster, and support Burrell College of Health Sciences’ medical students and their interest in family medicine. The group will facilitate this mission in a variety of ways such as, community engagement, mentorship, and focused clinical experiences.

Advisor: Dr. Karen Vaillant | kvaillant@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dodson | ddodson@burrell.edu

President: Alexis Morgan | alexis.morgan@burrell.edu

Advisor: 

President: Macy Mehdioun | macy.mehdioun@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Doris Newman | dnewman@burrell.edu

President: Kirolos Shenouda | kirolos.shenouda@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Michael Frederich | mfrederich@burrell.edu

President: Nazrul Mojumder | nazrul.mojumder@burrell.edu

Gifted Hands is a club dedicated to serving the families and individuals with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities in Las Cruces and the surrounding area. We aim to interact with and learn more about the special needs community while educating future physicians on how to care for and treat individuals with special needs.

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

Co-President: Melisa Camarlu | 

Co-President: Hayat Nachar | hayat.nachar@burrell.edu

Gifted Hands is a club dedicated to serving the families and individuals with intellectual, physical, and developmental disabilities in Las Cruces and the surrounding area. We aim to interact with and learn more about the special needs community while educating future physicians on how to care for and treat individuals with special needs.

Advisor: Dr. Scott Cyrus | scyrus@burrell.edu

Co-President: Helen Chan | helen.chan@burrell.edu

Co-President: Rithika Treasa John | rithikatreasa.john@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Muneer Assi | massi@burrell.edu

President: Andrew Peace | andrew.peace@burrell.edu

Health and Wellness focuses on promoting overall well-being and improving quality of life by having wellness events, hosting educational speakers, and creating a sense of community within our campus. Our mission is to encourage healthy living, educate about disease prevention, and foster mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

President: Tanay Malla | tanay.malla@burrell.edu

Health and Wellness Club exists to monitor and improve the physical and mental wellness of the student body at Burrell College, providing the resources, activities, and experiences to promote students’ health.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1188104274610063

Advisor: Brett Newcomer | bnewcomer@burrell.edu

President: Sumra Mirza | sumra.mirza@burrell.edu

Advisor: 

Co-President: Fatma El-Walid | fatma.el-walid@burrell.edu

Co-President: Chad Thornton | chad.thornton@burrell.edu

To unite and empower medical students through service, mentorship and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community.

Advisor: Dr. Hari Nepal | hnepal@burrell.edu

President: Viviana Meija | vivianamabell.meji@burrell.edu

To unite and empower medical students through service, mentorship and education to advocate for the health of the Latino community.

Advisor: Dr. Benjamin Gonzalez | benjamin.gonzalez@bcomnm.org

President: Mariana Castaneda | mariana.castaneda@burrell.edu

Advisor: Miley Grandjean | mgrandjean@burrell.edu

President: Chansee Sundquist | chansee.sundquist@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Daniel Dodson | ddodson@burrell.edu

President: Ashley Amaya | ashley.amaya@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Michael Woods | mwoods@burrell.edu

President: Bella Villareal | bella.villarreal@burrell.edu

The purpose of this organization is to increase education, awareness, and open discussion regarding issues of reproductive health and to support those within the medical community who are working to ensure freedom of choice. While MSFC supports education in contraceptive methods and family planning, in contrast to similar organizations, this organization seeks to focus on the utilization and provision of abortion services. MSFC recognizes that abortion services are an important facet of medical care, and we encourage awareness of resources available in local communities to allow each medical provider to provide the best care possible to individual patients.

Advisor: Dr. Shannon Ingwersen | singwersen@burrell.edu

President: Mackenzie Logan | mackenzie.logan@burrell.edu

The purpose of this organization is to increase education, awareness, and open discussion regarding issues of reproductive health and to support those within the medical community who are working to ensure freedom of choice. While MSFC supports education in contraceptive methods and family planning, in contrast to similar organizations, this organization seeks to focus on the utilization and provision of abortion services. MSFC recognizes that abortion services are an important facet of medical care, and we encourage awareness of resources available in local communities to allow each medical provider to provide the best care possible to individual patients.

Advisor: Dr. Bonny M. Ford | bford@burrell.edu

Director: Shannon Lee | shannon.lee@burrell.edu

Advisor: 

President: Stella Curtis | stella.curtis@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Bonny Ford | bford@burrell.edu

President: 

Advisor: Dr. David Gardner | dgardner@burrell.edu

President: Maria Gonzalez Aguiar | maria.gonzalez-agu@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Bonny Ford | bonny.ford@burrell.edu

Co-President: Marie Phillips | marie.phillips@burrell.edu

Co-President: Fernanda Pardo Herrera | fernanda.pardo@burrell.edu

Our mission is to expand the interest of pathology and its subspecialties to the Burrell College student body. We hope to engage our fellow colleagues through community outreach, possible shadowing experiences, and learning opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Angelica Oviedo | aoviedo@burrell.edu

President: Nicole Wicmandy | nicole.wicmandy@burrell.edu

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club (PM&R) at Burrell College of Health Sciences is charged with educating future physicians on pathways to restore and improve functional ability and quality of life for patients with disabilities or physical impairments. In efforts to holistically develop our members, we take part in community service, clinical opportunities, and mentorship.

Advisor: Dr. Bob Coni | bconi@burrell.edu

President: Nneoma Ebiringah | nneoma.ebiringah@burrell.edu

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club (PM&R) at Burrell College of Health Sciences is charged with educating future physicians on pathways to restore and improve functional ability and quality of life for patients with disabilities or physical impairments. In efforts to holistically develop our members, we take part in community service, clinical opportunities, and mentorship.

Advisor: Miley Grandjean | mgrandjean@burrell.edu

President: Sufyan Siddiqui | sufyan.siddiqui@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Kamran Kamali | kkamali@burrell.edu

Co-President: Karen Ngantcha Ndjomo | karen.ngantcha-ndj@burrell.edu

Advisor: 

President: Gayatri Anguloori | gayatri.anguloori@burrell.edu

Burrell PsychSIGN is affiliated with the national organization of the Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network or PsychSIGN within the American Psychiatric Association (APA). PsychSIGN is a psychiatry interest group which intends to encourage student interest in the field of psychiatry, foster networking between students with an interest in psychiatric medicine and allow a platform with which to exchange information concerning planning a career in the psychiatric field. The club aims to foster connections between students and psychiatry faculty while also working to eradicate the negative stigma associated with mental illness. PsychSIGN seeks to promote the importance of mental health among students and future medical professionals as well as provide students with leadership and community outreach opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. David Gardner | dgardner@burrell.edu

President: Diana Sokolov | diana.sokolov@burrell.edu

Burrell PsychSIGN is affiliated with the national organization of the Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network or PsychSIGN within the American Psychiatric Association (APA). PsychSIGN is a psychiatry interest group which intends to encourage student interest in the field of psychiatry, foster networking between students with an interest in psychiatric medicine and allow a platform with which to exchange information concerning planning a career in the psychiatric field. The club aims to foster connections between students and psychiatry faculty while also working to eradicate the negative stigma associated with mental illness. PsychSIGN seeks to promote the importance of mental health among students and future medical professionals as well as provide students with leadership and community outreach opportunities.

Advisor: Dr. Kristin Gosselink | kgosselink@burrell.edu

President: Adaeze Chukwudebe | adaeze.chukwudebe@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Leslie Hammer | lhammer@burrell.edu

President: Jeffrey McSherry | jeffrey.mcsherry@burrell.edu

Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) is an honorary osteopathic service fraternity that aims to further the science of osteopathic medicine, improve scholastic standing and bring about a closer relationship and between the students and community.

Advisor: Dr. Scott Cyrus | scyrus@bcomn.org

President: Gerard Cabrera | gerard.cabrera@burrell.edu

Sigma Sigma Phi (SSP) is an honorary osteopathic service fraternity that aims to further the science of osteopathic medicine, improve scholastic standing and bring about a closer relationship and between the students and community.

Advisor: Dr. Scott Cyrus | scyrus@bcomn.org

President: Hamza Nawaz | hamza.nawaz@burrell.edu

Provide mentorship and tutoring for local elementary students;
Aid in improving the medical student experience by providing community service opportunities;
Provide basic age appropriate health education for the elementary students;
Build relationships between Burrell College and the community.

Advisor: Lisa Tarr | ltarr@burrell.edu

President: Gerard Cabrera | gerard.cabrera@burrell.edu

Provide mentorship and tutoring for local elementary students;
Aid in improving the medical student experience by providing community service opportunities;
Provide basic age appropriate health education for the elementary students;
Build relationships between Burrell College and the community.

Advisor: Christa Vaudrey | cvaudrey@burrell.edu

President:

The South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA) is a national organization dedicated to unifying medical students and promoting South Asian health initiatives across the United States of America. We aim to provide support and guidance to South Asian medical students and others who wish to support and uplift our community.

Advisor: Dr. Hari Nepal | hnepal@burrell.edu

President: Anshu Dandu | anshu.dandu@burrell.edu

The South Asian Medical Student Association (SAMSA) is a national organization dedicated to unifying medical students and promoting South Asian health initiatives across the United States of America. We aim to provide support and guidance to South Asian medical students and others who wish to support and uplift our community.

Advisor: Dr. Sheeba Varughese Tano | stano@burrell.edu

President: Anshu Dandu | anshu.dandu@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Spencer Mattingly | smattingly@burrell.edu

President: Mena Eskander | mena.eskander@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Spencer Mattingly | smattingly@burrell.edu

President: Mena Eskander | mena.eskander@burrell.edu

The Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) has been organized by students of the accredited American osteopathic medical colleges under the auspices and guidance of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) for the purposes of helping osteopathic medical students:

1. Acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories and practice to include:

  • Helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment.
  • Fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease.

2. Improve public awareness of osteopathic medicine so the community may better take advantage of the benefits provided by osteopathic medicine.

http://www.academyofosteopathy.org/students-landing

Advisor: Dr. Brett Picciotti | bpicciotti@burrell.edu

President: Nicolas Sosa | nicolas.sosa@burrell.edu

The Student American Academy of Osteopathy (SAAO) has been organized by students of the accredited American osteopathic medical colleges under the auspices and guidance of the American Academy of Osteopathy (AAO) for the purposes of helping osteopathic medical students:

1. Acquire a better understanding of osteopathic principles, theories and practice to include:

  • Helping students attain a maximum proficiency in osteopathic structural diagnosis and treatment.
  • Fostering a clear concept of clinical application of osteopathy in health and disease.

2. Improve public awareness of osteopathic medicine so the community may better take advantage of the benefits provided by osteopathic medicine.

http://www.academyofosteopathy.org/students-landing

Advisor: Steven Gustafson | sgustafson@burrell.edu

President: Uchenna Odu | uchenna.odu@burrell.edu

SAMOPS Burrell College of Health Sciences chapter is a group for students interested in military medicine that seeks to provide osteopathic education, mentorship, and advocacy to the United States Uniformed Services.

Advisor: Dr. Lisa Close | lclose@burrell.edu

President: Amanda McElheran | amanda.mcelheran@burrell.edu

SAMOPS Burrell College of Health Sciences chapter is a group for students interested in military medicine that seeks to provide osteopathic education, mentorship, and advocacy to the United States Uniformed Services.

Advisor: Dr. Robert Goldsteen | rgoldsteen@burrell.edu

President: Denton Peters | denton.peters@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Angelica Oviedo | aoviedo@burrell.edu

President: Verzhin Shagrikyan | verzhin.shagrikyan@burrell.edu

Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.

Advisor: Dr. Bob Coni | bconi@burrell.edu

President: Amani Watson | amani.watson@burrell.edu

Student National Medical Association (SNMA) is committed to supporting current and future underrepresented minority medical students, addressing the needs of underserved communities, and increasing the number of clinically excellent, culturally competent and socially conscious physicians.

Advisor: Dr. Steven Ontiveros | sjontiveros@burrell.edu

Co-President: Brianne Mireku | brianna.mireku@burrell.edu

Co-President: Ashley Sanderson | ashley.sanderson@burrell.edu

The Burrell College of Health Sciences Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association’s (SOIMA) goals are to promote interest among osteopathic medical students in the practice of Internal Medicine and its subspecialties. We aim to educate and inform on the path towards becoming a Doctor of Internal Medicine and or subspecialties while allowing members to practice and learn applicable skills for future practice.

It is the purpose of the Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA) to represent aspiring osteopathic internists. This is accomplished through the following activities: 1) Providing osteopathic medical students with an early exposure to the field of internal medicine; 2) Stressing the understanding of osteopathic principles in relationship to disease in the practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties; 3) Affiliation with the American College of Osteopathic Internists as well as the American College of Physicians to establish and maintain the highest educational, moral and ethical standards in the teaching and practice of internal medicine. 4) Serving as a liaison with the AOA, the ACP, and the ACOI for the provision of information on training and career opportunities in internal medicine to osteopathic students. 5) Keeping members informed of the latest developments in the field of internal medicine.

Advisor: Dr. Mir Saleem | msaleem@burrell.edu

President: Yissel Pineiro | yissel.pineiro@burrell.edu

The Burrell College of Health Sciences Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association’s (SOIMA) goals are to promote interest among osteopathic medical students in the practice of Internal Medicine and its subspecialties. We aim to educate and inform on the path towards becoming a Doctor of Internal Medicine and or subspecialties while allowing members to practice and learn applicable skills for future practice.

It is the purpose of the Student Osteopathic Internal Medicine Association (SOIMA) to represent aspiring osteopathic internists. This is accomplished through the following activities: 1) Providing osteopathic medical students with an early exposure to the field of internal medicine; 2) Stressing the understanding of osteopathic principles in relationship to disease in the practice of internal medicine and its subspecialties; 3) Affiliation with the American College of Osteopathic Internists as well as the American College of Physicians to establish and maintain the highest educational, moral and ethical standards in the teaching and practice of internal medicine. 4) Serving as a liaison with the AOA, the ACP, and the ACOI for the provision of information on training and career opportunities in internal medicine to osteopathic students. 5) Keeping members informed of the latest developments in the field of internal medicine.

Advisor: Dr. Muneer Assi | massi@burrell.edu

President: Vivian Leung | vivian.leung@burrell.edu

SOMA strives to provide its members with an independent, cohesive voice and the power to effect relevant change. Burrell College SOMA is particularly concerned with supporting its student’s development as osteopathic physicians, and implementing policy that will improve healthcare in New Mexico.

www.studentdo.org

Advisor: Dr. Brett Picciotti | bpicciotti@burrell.edu

President: Tanay Malla | tanay.malla@burrell.edu

SOMA strives to provide its members with an independent, cohesive voice and the power to effect relevant change. Burrell College SOMA is particularly concerned with supporting its student’s development as osteopathic physicians, and implementing policy that will improve healthcare in New Mexico.

www.studentdo.org

Advisor: Dr. Scott Cyrus | scyrus@burrell.edu

President: Naisargi Pathak | naisargi.pathak@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Angelica Oviedo | aoviedo@burrell.edu

President: Chloe Watkins | chloe.watkins@burrell.edu

Advisor:  Dr. Gabor Szalai | gszalai@burrell.edu

President: Maryann Levy | maryann.levy@burrell.edu

Advisor:  

President: Shrivatsa Sundarraj | shrivatsa.sundarra@burrell.edu

Advisor: Miley Grandjean | mgrandjean@burrell.edu

Co-President: Natalie Martinez | natalie.martinez@burrell.edu

Co-President: Mia Martinez Silva | mia.martinezsilva@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Bonny M. Ford | bford@burrell.edu

President: Lauren Hill | lauren.hill@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Leslie Hammer | lhammer@burrell.edu

President: Kiran Rao | kiran.rao@burrell.edu

The purpose of this club is to expose the student body to the field of urology and increase its awareness across campus. We provide students with a vast array of opportunities ranging from increasing experience in the field to networking with current urologists across the nation.

Advisor: Robert Goldsteen | rgoldsteen@burrell.edu

President: 

Advisor: Dr. Michael Woods | mwoods@burrell.edu

Co-President: Anna Harris | anna.harris@burrell.edu

Co-President: Olivia Sawyer | olivia.sawyer@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Lindsay Hickerson  | lindsay.hickerson@burrell.edu

President: Michelle Moye | michelle.moye@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Spencer Mattingly  | smattingly@burrell.edu

Co-President: Joy Lin | joy.lin@burrell.edu

Co-President: Jazzlyn Gonzalez | jazzlyn.gonzalez@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Bonny Ford | bonny.ford@burrell.edu

President: Mena Eskander | mena.eskander@burrell.edu

Special Programs

TOUCH Program