Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 15 - Sam Morris
In this episode of Puentes, Sam Morris of the New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians joins us to discuss her role as the organization's Executive Director, and the role that NMAFP plays in supporting family medicine physicians throughout New Mexico.
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled primary care physicians.
Learn more at www.nmpctc.org
Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! @NMPCTC
3 Nov 2025
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 14 - Jamie Michael
On this episode of Puentes, we chat with Jamie Michael, Director of Health and Human Services at Doña Ana County. Listen in as we talk behavioral health in southern New Mexico and the creation and development of the Doña Ana Community Psychiatry Residency Program.
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled primary care physicians.
Learn more at www.nmpctc.org
Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! @NMPCTC
30 Jun 2025
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 13 - Dr. Muhammad Khan
Muhammad Khan, Chief Medical Officer, discusses Three Crosses Regional Hospital's new Internal Medicine Residency program and its impact on primary care in New Mexico in this interview.
30 Jun 2025
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 12 - Drs. Fatima Rodriguez Romay, Marcus Couldridge, and Heather Kovich
Drs. Fatima Rodriguez Romay, Marcus Couldridge, and Heather Kovich discuss the Shiprock-UNM Family Medicine Residency Program, reflecting on its creation and their experiences, in this interview episode.
28 Feb 2025
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 11 - Rick Madden, MD
On this episode of Puentes, we chat with Dr. Rick Madden, chair of the Governmental Affairs Committee for the New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians (NMAFP). Listen in as he discusses his path to practicing family medicine in Belen, NMAFP's advocacy work, and provides an overview of several important bills introduced in New Mexico's 2025 legislative session and their potential impact on healthcare in the state.
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled primary care physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org
Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! @NMPCTC
3 Jan 2025
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 10 - Denee Bex, MPH, RD, LD, CDCES
On this episode of Puentes, Dr. Mac Bowen and guest co-host Dr. Ashten Duncan chat with Denee Bex, Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist, and owner of Tumbleweed Nutrition. Together, they explore Denee's work as an Indigenous dietitian, the importance of honoring traditional foodways in nutrition education, and how primary care providers can better support culturally relevant approaches to health and wellness in Indigenous communities.
To learn more about Denee and her work, visit TumbleweedNutrition.com.
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled primary care physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org
Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! @NMPCTC
21 Nov 2024
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 09 - Dr. Jerry Harrison
Dr. Jerry Harrison, Executive Director of New Mexico Health Resources, shares insights on recruiting physicians to New Mexico and strengthening the state's primary care foundation.
30 Sept 2024
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 08 - Dr. Stephanie Lucero
On this episode of Puentes, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Lucero, a graduate of the UNM School of Medicine and the UNM-Santa Fe Family Medicine Residency Program, who now practices family medicine in Northern New Mexico using the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Lucero shares why she transitioned to the DPC model, the pros and cons she’s experienced, and how this approach allows her to focus more on community-based care.
To learn more about Direct Primary Care visit dpcare.org or hometowndocnm.com.
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled primary care physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org
Follow us on X, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn! @NMPCTC
31 Aug 2024
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 07 - Natalie Nguyen & Lizzett Solis
On this episode, we're joined by Natalie Nguyen and Lizzett Solis, McNair Scholars at New Mexico State University and summer research interns at the New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium!
With guest host Dr. Mary Alice Scott guiding the conversation, listen in as they discuss:
How they became involved with the McNair Scholars Program at NMSU
Their project on quality improvement experiences in New Mexico's primary care residency programs
Hopes for how their research will impact primary care residencies in New Mexico
The invaluable experiences they gained during their internship
To learn more about the McNair Scholars program at NMSU, visit https://honors.nmsu.edu/mcnair-scholars.html
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled primary care physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org
Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram! @NMPCTC
5 Jun 2024
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 06 - Anamaria Ancheta & Marc James Thor Uy
On this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Anamaria Ancheta (OMS-II) and Marc James Thor Uy (OMS-III), medical students at Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine!
Listen in as they discuss:
Why they chose to study osteopathic medicine
How their research interests connect to New Mexico
Their role as AHEC scholars
The creation of the "Faces of Family Medicine" biopic project and how it's inspired them
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled family physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org (http://www.newmexicoresidencies.org/)
Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram! @NMPCTC
25 Apr 2024
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 05 - Dr. Val Wangler
On this episode, we're excited to be joined by Dr. Val Wangler, executive director at Gallup Community Health in Gallup, NM!
Tune in as Puentes host Dr. Mac Bowen and Dr. Wangler discuss:
Dr. Wangler's road to practicing medicine
What brought her to McKinley County
Gallup Community Health's history and service to the community
The role of the physician as community advocate
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled family physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org (http://www.newmexicoresidencies.org/)
Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram! @NMPCTC
2 Feb 2024
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 04 - Dr. Alexandra Ninneman
This is the "Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in New Mexico" podcast! Listen in as we feature the people and stories that make primary care special in the Land of Enchantment.
On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Alexandra Ninneman, the New Mexico Regional Vice President for the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR). In October 2023, Dr. Ninneman and fellow CIRSEIU members at UNM Hospital organized a Unity Break to collectively call for improved working conditions, fair compensation, and the overall improvement of healthcare delivery at the hospital.
Listen in as Puentes host Dr. Mac Bowen and Dr. Ninneman discuss a number of topics, including:
Dr. Ninneman's inspiration to pursue family medicine
CIRSEIU's background in New Mexico
How the Unity Break came to be
Advice for residents and interns looking to become stronger advocates
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled family physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org (http://www.NewMexicoResidencies.org)
Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram! @NMPCTC
5 Jan 2024
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 03 - Dr. Ashten Duncan
This is the "Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in New Mexico" podcast! Listen in as we feature the people and stories that make primary care special in our beautiful home state.
On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Ashten Duncan, co-lead resident at UNM Santa Fe Family Medicine Residency Program and a recipient of the AAFP's Award for Excellence in Graduate Medical Education in 2023. Listen in as Puentes host Dr. Mac Bowen and Dr. Duncan discuss:
- The factors that played a role in his decision to do a residency in Santa Fe, NM
- The intersection of research, public health, and primary care for health practitioners
- Navigating the complexities of Native and tribal health, while recognizing his own Native identity and lived experiences
- What the future holds as a core faculty member at Medicos de El Centro Family Medicine Residency in Española, NM
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled family physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org (http://www.NewMexicoResidencies.org) Follow us on X (http://twitter.com/NMPCTC), Facebook (http://facebook.com/NMPCTC), and Instagram (http://instagram.com/NMPCTC) @NMPCTC!
6 Oct 2023
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 02 - Dr. Mary Alice Scott
This is the "Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in New Mexico" podcast! Listen in as we feature the people and stories that make primary care special in our beautiful home state.
On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Mary Alice Scott, new executive director for the New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium! Listen in as we discuss:
- Dr. Scott's journey from medical anthropologist to NMPCTC Executive Director.
- Potential collaborations between NMPCTC, New Mexico State University (NMSU), and other community partners.
- Trends in healthcare and anticipating NMPCTC's involvement in addressing those trends.
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled family physicians.
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org (http://www.NewMexicoResidencies.org) Follow us on X (http://twitter.com/NMPCTC), Facebook (http://facebook.com/NMPCTC), and Instagram (http://instagram.com/NMPCTC)@NMPCTC!
5 Sept 2023
Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in NM Podcast - Ep. 01 - Dr. John Andazola & Dr. William "Mac" Bowen
This is the "Puentes: Bridging Primary Care in New Mexico" podcast! Listen in as we feature the people and stories that make primary care special in our beautiful home state.
On this episode, we're joined by Dr. John Andazola and Dr. William "Mac" Bowen, the NMPCTC's former and current president respectively. Listen in as we bridge the consortium's past, present, and future with discussions on:
- How the NMPCTC came to be
- The individuals and organizations who have supported the NMPCTC throughout its 10-year history
- The meaning of "Relentless Incrementalism"
- Visions for a successful consortium over the next decade
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The New Mexico Primary Care Training Consortium (NMPCTC) serves as a united front in statewide primary care training, advocacy, administration and development. We believe that the health of a nation is built on the foundation of primary care, and we are dedicated to making this foundation strong for our community by training highly skilled family physicians
Learn more at www.NewMexicoResidencies.org (http://www.NewMexicoResidencies.org).
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