Office of Development & Alumni Relations

The Khatali Physicians Alumni Association

In 2008 the Khatali Physicians Alumni Association board has gone through great lengths in determining how to best support UNM SOM students and UNM house staff activities.

Through your generosity Khatali was/is able to sponsor:

White coat ceremony – Lab coats and Harrisons Principals of Internal Medicine for incoming MS I
07 Class reunions – Coordination of events and presentation of “Distinguished Alumnus”
Khatali scholarships – 5 x $ 2,000 scholarships given at reunion dinner/dance
Match Day – Gift, 4 GB USB flash drive for each newly appointed resident
NM Hispanic Medical Association Scholarship – 1 x $1,500 presented at annual banquet
Hippo Awards - $ 500 in support of the annual MS II awards eccentrically presented to faculty
Senior awards – 5 x $1,000 awards given at annual brunch
Graduation - Gift, Class group picture and stand
Graduation – Nambe Awards for Basic Science, Clinician, Resident and Faculty
Orientation week – Gift, Khatali cell phone case for each student
Yearbook - $1000 in support of the student body collaboration for “Vital Signs”
Spanish Practical Immersion Experience (SPIE) – 2 week course formed by the med students
House Staff Appreciation Day – First annual luncheon in the plaza for residents, interns and fellowships
Soiree’s and Specialty luncheons – 1 each scheduled for 08
Orientation House Staff – Gift TBD by June 20th residents/interns and June 24th for fellowships

* For pictures of all the above mentioned events please visit the Khatali - “Year in pictures” Archives.

Along with services provided throughout the year:

Restoration of class pictures – The restoration and digitalization of the 40 class pictures in hall of fame
Emergency Loans – Provided for medical students as well as house staff
Financial Assistance - Registration fees for student reps to attend national meetings
Help or Students Travel (HOST) – Providing boarding for students traveling abroad from alumni living in those areas the students are traveling to.

In 2008 Khatali issued more than $ 17,500 in scholarships and awards, $10,400 on books and equipment and over $8,500 on medical programs, student travel and financial assistance.

2008 SPIE Summer Curriculum Program

2008 SPIE Summer Curriculum Program

Pictured above is Dr. Valerie Romero-Leggott (left), Dean to the Office of Diversity, Galen Longhrey, MS III, Mariana Mejia, MS III, and Christopher Jaramillo.

Khatali and the Office of Diversity were proud sponsors of the SPIE summer curriculum program which will be introduced as an exclusive part of the medical school program. Galen Loughrey and Mariana Mejia MS III students undertook the development and implementation of the program and on April 7, 2008 conducted a presentation for SPIE to Khatali, and as they say, the rest is history.

All graduates of the UNM School of Medicine and former UNMH house staff are eligible for membership with the Khatali Physicians Alumni Association. Alumni achieve "activation" of their membership by contributing $75 per year or giving a $1,000 one-time gift to support the activities of the association. Additional gifts in any amount at any time are also appreciated.

Sherry Wilson
Sr. Director
SOM Development & Alumni Relations
Phone: (505)272-4129