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Mary Crista Cabahug,

Mary Crista Cabahug,

NMM/OMM Pre-Doctoral Teaching Fellow

College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

mcabahug@westernu.edu

Join year: 2014

  • Education

    University of California, Riverside | Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2013

    California State University, Los Angeles | Pre-Health Professionals Post-Baccalaureate Certificate, 2014
  • Teaching Experience

    1. OMM Tutor 2015-Present

    2. OMM Teaching Assistant 2015-2016
  • Philosophy

    Through my training at WesternU, I have gained the ability to heal with my hands. As a Fellow, I hope to share this gift to help shape the future physicians of osteopathic medicine. My goal as an educator is to bring passion and energy to whatever I teach. I believe that if students are excited to learn OMM, they will be excited to utilize OMM to improve the lives of their future patients. Positivity is key, and creating a warm environment to ask questions, make mistakes, and grow as an osteopath will develop caring and competent physicians.
  • Organizations

    1. Montclair Clinic Coordinator 2015-2016

    2. Emergency Medicine Interest Group Vice President 2015-Present

    3. Asian American Health Professions Student Association 2014-2016

    4. Student American Academy of Osteopathy 2014-Present

    5. Riverside Community Hospital Clinical Care Volunteer Program Recruitment and Training Coordinator 2013

    6. Circle K International at UC Riverside

    President 2012-2013

    Lieutenant Governor 2011-2012

    Vice President 2010-2011
  • Narrative

    “It’s better to be absolutely ridiculous, than absolutely boring” – Marilyn Monroe

    As much as I am excited to learn, I am just as excited to teach. I am driven by a passion to help people, whether it be by improving their health or enhancing their knowledge. Though I am not sure what I want to specialize in, I am sure my future will consist of treating the underserved, teaching young minds, and practicing OMT. I strive to have a well-balanced life full of education, fitness, friends, family, and laughter. I hope to spread my love for NMM/OMM to my students and colleagues throughout my time in the Fellowship.

    My hobbies include attending zumba and cardio kickboxing classes, hip hop dancing, watching films (such as horror, independent, foreign, and of course, romantic comedies), and most importantly, food adventures!