Student Organizations

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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 Osteopathic Medicine’s list of student organizations below:

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

President: Rachel Curtis | rachel.curtis@burrell.edu

ACOEP Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Kyle Abrantes | kyle.abrantes@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: Carolina del Mar Orria Ferreira | carolinadelmar.orr@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: 

President: Julise Hall | julise.hall@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: Kathryn Byrne | kathryn.byrne@burrell.edu

ACOP is an organization for students interested in pediatrics as a potential future specialty. Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Krisha Gupta | krisha.gupta@burrell.edu

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 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: Patricia Martin | patricia.martin@burrell.edu

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 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: Jessica Hopkins | jessica.hopkins@burrell.edu

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

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

President: Rehet Chugh | rehet.chugh@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:

President: Noel Farmer | noel.farmer@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: Shreya Mall | shreya.mall@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: Aamani Pillutla | aamani.pillutla@burrell.edu

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

President: Hamza Kashif | syed.kashif@burrell.edu

The American Society of Clinical Oncology Student Group at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Salvatore Corallo | salvatore.corallo@burrell.edu

The American Society of Clinical Oncology Student Group at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Mashal Chhotani | mashal.chhotani@burrell.edu

The American Society of Hematology Student Interest Group (ASH SIG) at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Amir Reza Pashmineh Azar | amirreza.pashmineh@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: Lenore Bayoneto | alec.bayoneto@burrell.edu

Arab-American Medical Association at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Karim Elsweissi | karim.sweissi@burrell.edu

Co-President: Angela Al-Hanna | angela.al-hanna@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: Alex Tai | alex.tai@burrell.edu

To provide students of Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Jake Orent | jake.orent@burrell.edu

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

Advisor: Dr. Harald Stauss | hstauss@burrell.edu

President: Ana Vasquez | ana.vazquez@burrell.edu

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

President: Tryfon Theophilopoulos | tryfon.theophilopo@burrell.edu

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

Co-President: Hassan Cordash | hassan.cordash@burrell.edu

Co-President: Taha Malik | taha.malik@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Wendy Innis | winnis@burrell.edu

President: Emma Kiaie | emma.kiaie@burrell.edu

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

President: Catrina Wiltshire McLeod | catrina.wiltshire@burrell.edu

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

President: Darlene Jones | darlene.jones@burrell.edu

Advisor: Austin Gentry | agentry@burrell.edu

President: Trisha Talla | trishaviadae.talla@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Robert Dingus

President: Reema Kavalackal | reema.kavalackal@burrell.edu

Advisor: Art Guzman | aguzman@burrell.edu

President: Paulina Ruelas | paulina.ruelas@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

President: Grace Luta | grace.luta@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Rooney-Otero

President: Lakshmi Immaneni | lakshmimeenakshi.i@burrell.edu

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

President: Jordyn Richardson | jordyn.richardson@burrell.edu

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

President: Britany Hartshorn | britany.hartshorn@burrell.edu

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

President: Britany Hartshorn | britany.hartshorn@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Harald Stauss | hstauss@burrell.edu

President: Larissa Blazek | larissa.blazek@burrell.edu

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

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

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

President: Natalie Govea | natalie.govea@burrell.edu

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

President: Alessandra Merenna | alessandra.merenna@burrell.edu

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

Co-President: Meghan Muppala | meghanasai.muppala@burrell.edu

Co-President: Chandrika Sanapala | chandrika.sanapala@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Bonny Ford | bonny.ford@burrell.edu Co-President: Siri Avirineni | siri.avirineni@burrell.edu Co-President: Lavin Lahiji | lavin.lahiji@burrell.edu

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

President: Sharleen Cineas | sharleen.cineas@burrell.edu

The mission of the American Academy of Family Physicians is to engage, foster, and support Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine’s 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: Gabriella Garcia | gabriella.garcia@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Taylor Polvadore | tpolvadore@burrell.edu

President: Kat Slagell | katherine.slagell@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: Hannah Yun | hannah.yun@burrell.edu

Co-President: Sukla Mohajan | sukla.mohajan@burrell.edu

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

President: Joy Jarnagin | joy.jarnagin@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: Gabriela Donato | gdonato@burrell.edu

Co-President: Julia Pacek | julia.pacek@burrell.edu

Co-President: Sara Glaser | sara.glaser@burrell.edu

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

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

Advisor: Brett Newcomer | bnewcomer@burrell.edu

President: Alexis Boundas | alexis.boundas@burrell.edu

Our interest group is dedicated to fostering a deeper understanding of the concepts behind microbiology and providing opportunities for students to engage in relevant discussions, community service events, and learning activities.

The IDGH interest group aims to help Burrell students solidify their knowledge and understanding of microbiology and global health efforts.

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

President: Maya Rademacker | maya.rademacker@burrell.edu

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

President: Benjamin Nakagawa | benjamin.nakagawa@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

Co-President: Kathryn Byrne | kathryn.byrne@burrell.edu

Co-President: Natalie Govea | natalie.govea@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: Ana Vasquez | ana.vazquez@burrell.edu

Advisor: Miley Grandjean | mgrandjean@burrell.edu

Co-President: Gissel Salgado | gissel.salgado@burrell.edu

Co-President: Emily Eader | emily.eader@burrell.edu

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

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

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

President: Marina Quairoli | marina.quairoli@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 | ingwersen.shannon@gmail.com

President: Jessica Bixha | jessica.bixha@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: Lyndsay Sheerin | lyndsay.sheerin@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Joseph Benoit | jbenoit@burrell.edu

President: Karishma Craig | karishma.craig@burrell.edu

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

Co-President: Noel Farmer | noel.farmer@burrell.edu

Co-President: Dorsa Kashanian Jones | dorsa.kashanianjon@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Baraki | Austin.Baraki@burrell.edu

President: Marco Cardone | marcoantonio.cardo@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Joseph Benoit | jbenoit@burrell.edu

President: Shrishti Jain | shrishti.jain@burrell.edu

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

President: Sheryl Martinez Ross | sheryl.martinezros@burrell.edu

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

Co-President: Bertha Tejeda | bertha.cortes@burrell.edu

Co-President: Diana Aguinga | diana.aguiniga@burrell.edu

Our mission is to expand the interest of pathology and its subspecialties to the BCOM 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: Edmee Cuc | edmee.cuc@burrell.edu

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club (PM&R) at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Mark-Joseph Velasquez | mark-joseph.velasq@burrell.edu

The Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Club (PM&R) at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Arsany Farid | arsany.farid@burrell.edu

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

Co-President: Karim Elsweissi | karim.sweissi@burrell.edu

Co-President: Manisha Bandari | manisha.bandari@burrell.edu

Advisor: Dr. Nancy Minugh-Purvis | nminugh@burrell.edu

President: Catherine Patel | catherine.patel@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: Charles Goorman | charles.goorman@burrell.edu

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

President: Emily Eader | emily.eader@burrell.edu

Advisor: Jacob Woods | jacobwoods@npw.edu

President: Thien Huynh | thien.huynh@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: 

President: Emily Ta | emily.ta@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: Ahmad Adwan | ahmad.adwan@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 BCOM and the community.

Advisor: Christa Vaudrey | cvaudrey@burrell.edu

Co-President: Amber Osorno | amber.osorno@burrell.edu

Co-President: Veronica Ho | veronica.ho@burrell.edu

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

President: Jake Harb | jake.harb@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: Niharika Kothapalli | niharika.kothapall@burrell.edu

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

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

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

President: Joseph Brinza | joseph.brinza@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

Co-Advisor: Dr. Amy Sewalch | aselwach@gmail.com

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

President: Lillian McBee | lillian.mcbee@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. Adrienne Kania | akania@burrell.edu

President: Lavin Lahiji | lavin.lahiji@burrell.edu

SAMOPS Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Hannah Yun | hannah.yun@burrell.edu

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

Co-President: Ishita Jain | ishita.jain@burrell.edu

Co-President: Timothy Khalil | timothy.khalil@burrell.edu

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

President: Aamani Pillutla | aamani.pillutla@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

President: Julise Hall | julise.hall@burrell.edu

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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:  Margaret Jeng | margaret.jeng@burrell.edu

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 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: Keri Bow | keri.bow@burrell.edu

SOMA strives to provide its members with an independent, cohesive voice and the power to effect relevant change. BCOM 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: Salvatore Corallo | salvatore.corallo@burrell.edu

SOMA strives to provide its members with an independent, cohesive voice and the power to effect relevant change. BCOM 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: Sruti Somani | sruti.somani@burrell.edu

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

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

Advisor: Dr. Harald Stauss | hstauss@burrell.edu

President: Sara Mohsen | sara.mohsen@burrell.edu

Advisor: Miley Grandjean | mgrandjean@burrell.edu

President: Rina Sheynin | rina.sheynin@burrell.edu

Advisor: Harald Stauss | hstauss@burrell.edu

President: Deepthi Mohanraj | deepthi.mohanraj@burrell.edu

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

President: Gilda Tchao | gilda.tchao@burrell.edu

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

President: Nicole Salcedo | nicole.salcedo@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: Nellie Fisher | nellie.fisher@burrell.edu

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

President: Heather Hall | heather.hall@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: Charlotte Lenz | charlotte.lenz@burrell.edu

Co-President: Emily Muhlenhaupt | emily.muhlenhaupt@burrell.edu

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

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

Special Programs

TOUCH Program