Debora Porter

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. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/shorts/czL1PEWP9hY via UMHS YouTube Channel

2025 brought meaningful moments across every stage of the UMHS medical school journey. From the classroom to clinical settings, community service, & student life, this past year reflected growth & a commitment to medicine. As we look ahead, we’re grateful for the experiences that shaped our students & excited for what’s to come in 2026. Ready to begin your MD journey? Apply to start medical school this year. 📝 umhs-sk.org/apply from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ehlSDoQYjuw via UMHS YouTube Channel

2025 brought meaningful moments across every stage of the UMHS medical school journey. From the classroom to clinical settings, community service, & student life, this past year reflected growth & a commitment to medicine. As we look ahead, we’re grateful for the experiences that shaped our students & excited for what’s to come in 2026. Ready to begin your MD journey? Apply to start medical school this year. 📝 umhs-sk.org/apply from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ehlSDoQYjuw via UMHS YouTube Channel

from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5ubj3OOeEYQ via UMHS YouTube Channel

from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5ubj3OOeEYQ via UMHS YouTube Channel

Dr. Arielys Casiano Ramos, a 2025 graduate of the University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS), is from Yauco, Puerto Rico, and is currently doing her internal medicine residency at the University of Puerto Rico. She began her undergraduate studies at age 16 and entered medical school at UMHS at just 18 years old, taking advantage of the school’s MCAT waiver during the COVID-19 pandemic. While at UMHS, Dr. Casiano Ramos served as a media ambassador, helping showcase student life across social media platforms. She credits her OSCE preparation in Maine and the dedicated faculty at UMHS with helping her succeed in clinical rotations and on the USMLE Step 1 exam. Inspired by her family’s experience during Hurricane Maria, Dr. Casiano Ramos hopes to make a lasting impact as a physician in Puerto Rico. from University of Medicine and Health Sciences https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23t3wPum-6g via UMHS YouTube Channel