Clinical Neuroscience Grand Rounds

Nov 13 08:00 AM

Location: UNMH 2ACC Learning Center large meeting room

"Febrile Seizures in Children: How Simple Are They?" presented by Mary I. Johnson, M.D., Professor of Neurology, Division of Child Neurology.

Citywide Grand Rounds in Surgery

Nov 13 08:30 AM

Location: Domenici Center Auditorium

"Transplantation for the General Surgeon," presented by Gerardo Tamayo, M.D., Chief Resident, General Surgery.

Department of Psychiatry Grand Rounds

Nov 13 11:00 AM

Location: Domenici Center Auditorium

“Twelve-Step Therapy and Community Based AA: Evidence-Based Findings,” presented by J. Scott Tonigan, Research Professor, CASAA, Department of Psychology Chair, IRB.

Cellular and Molecular Basis of Disease Seminar Series

Nov 13 12:00 PM

Location: BMSB, room 303

“Gene Silencing in Cancer: Setting and Resetting Epigenetic Switches,” presented by Dr. Paula Vertino, Emory University.

Folk Medicine and Folk Beliefs of the Southwest and Mexico

Nov 13 12:00 PM

Location: BBR Pavilion, room 1500

A brief historical overview of Mexican Folk Medicine and Folk beliefs from Aztec to modern times, noting the influence of Spanish-Moorish and Native American traditions. The rituals and usage of herbal medicine are reviewed including some comparison to modern illnesses. An overview of contributions of famous curanderos such as Don Pedrito Jaramillo, Nino Fidencio and Teresita are discussed and com   More Info

Minority Women in Medicine and the Health Sciences Meeting

Nov 13 12:00 PM

Location: Domenici Center, room B112

"New Topics in Diversity: 'Performing’ Our Identities," presented by Margaret Montoya, J.D., professor, UNM Law School. Montoya examines issues of race, ethnicity, gender and language, along with cross-cultural discourse. Lunch will be provided. For more information, call the Office of Diversity at 272-2728.

Arts-in-Medicine Weekly Concert

Nov 13 12:00 PM

Location: BBR Pavilion Tully Room

This week, Arts-in-Medicine features "South Africa Meets Southwest: Concert and Reception". Patients are invited and encouraged to attend, and can leave a message at 277-0404 on the day of the concert for assistance. For more information, contact Nina Carlson, Music Consultant, Concert Manager, Arts-in-Medicine at UNM, nina@nmpcmd.com or 270-2247.