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

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

On this episode of Puentes, Dr. Mac Bowen chats with Dr. Jerry Harrison, Executive Director of New Mexico Health Resources (NMHR), and former board president of 3RNet. Listen in as they chat about everything from Harrison's journey from college instructor to executive director, to NMHR's involvement in recruiting physicians to New Mexico.

To learn more about New Mexico Health Resources, visit NMHR.org.

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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

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

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

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

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

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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

Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram! @NMPCTC

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

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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

Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram! @NMPCTC

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

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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

Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram! @NMPCTC

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 Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram @NMPCTC!

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 Follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram @NMPCTC!