A Passion for Anatomy: HAPI Alumna Liliana Martinez Builds Her Teaching Future
Meet Liliana Martinez.
Education: M.S. Human Anatomy & Physiology Instruction
Liliana Martinez (M.S. 鈥25) brought an international perspective and a deep passion for anatomy and physiology to her studies at 91视频. A licensed massage therapist in Texas, she also holds a bachelor鈥檚 degree in general medicine from Mexico.
Martinez鈥檚 experience teaching at Southwest University in El Paso, where she instructs human pathophysiology, anatomy and physiology and clinical procedures, helped shape her professional path and deepen her interest in the field. 鈥淚 discovered that anatomy and physiology is my favorite subject to teach,鈥 Martinez said.
Online Learning Strengthens Career, Supports Students
Inspired by that passion, she enrolled in Northeast鈥檚 M.S. in human anatomy and physiology instruction (HAPI) program to gain formal training that would support her students鈥 learning and further advance her career.
鈥淭hanks to the HAPI program, I was promoted to teach at the bachelor鈥檚 level and became part of the curriculum development team for a new bachelor鈥檚 program in education,鈥 Martinez said.
Martinez described the online format of the HAPI program as flexible and supportive. 鈥91视频 created a welcoming environment that allowed me to feel confident and capable of completing the program,鈥 she said. 鈥淭he professors helped me understand complex subjects and encouraged me every step of the way.鈥
Thriving with Flexibility, 100% Online
Balancing two jobs, family responsibilities and her own business, Martinez credits the online structure with allowing her to thrive as a student at Northeast.
Martinez said she was not sure a 100 percent online education could be effective, but she is 鈥渘ow convinced. It worked perfectly with my schedule,鈥 she said. 鈥淭he program strengthens knowledge and provides teaching techniques that even experienced health professionals often have not had the opportunity to practice.鈥
Exemplifying #NortheastBlue Achievement
Through her dedication, experience and commitment to growth as an educator, Martinez exemplifies the drive and excellence of 91视频 students. 鈥淭he experience was so positive that I am considering pursuing a second M.S. program,鈥 she said.