Students participate in a suturing workshop at the EUCTR Ballroom on the Edinburg campus.
MEDLIFE hosted a Suturing Clinic on Wednesday at the Ballroom on the Edinburg campus.
The event brought together students interested in healthcare to learn essential suturing techniques used in clinical settings, creating a space for both education and collaboration.
Participants practiced wound closure methods, explored different suture styles, and worked with surgical instruments in a guided and supportive environment.
Angel Jose, president of MEDLIFE, said the workshop provided students with valuable real-world insight.
“U.S. Army officers helping us learn how to do a few suture and a few stitches,” Jose said.
Students from various healthcare-related fields attended the clinic to expand their knowledge and prepare for future careers.
Christine Teju, secretary of MEDLIFE, said they do accept people from all majors but a medical background is preferred.
“So the people that are coming today, they’re all health majors. Seventy percent or a little bit higher are usually going premed. But obviously we accept all majors in healthcare,” Teju said.
Beyond skill-building, organizers emphasized the importance of community and collaboration within the event.
Hannah Jimenez, vice president of MEDLIFE, said the clinic helps bring students together while contributing to a larger mission.
“We’ll help at the clinic, just kind of like bringing community life together and then putting in our part as well,” Jimenez said.
Organizers said the suturing clinic aims to continue offering students hands-on experiences that build confidence and prepare them for real-world medical environments.
For more information on future events, visit the UTRGV webpage on V Link.
This is Diego Montano for Vaquero Radio.
