Dr. Thanapoom Boonipat Leads Suturing Workshop for Texas Tech Premed Students
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LUBBOCK, Texas, Oct. 25, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Dr. Thanapoom "Mo" Boonipat, a plastic and craniofacial surgeon, recently led a hands-on suturing workshop for premed students at Texas Tech University. The event, organized by the Women in STEM student organization, aimed to provide early clinical experience and mentorship to aspiring medical professionals.
Dr. Boonipat, founder of FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute in Lubbock, demonstrated suturing techniques and coached students individually on suture pads. The workshop also included a career Q&A session, where Dr. Boonipat shared insights on the path to a surgical career, including medical school, residency training, and choosing a specialty.
Women in STEM, a Texas Tech University organization supporting women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, organized the event. The workshop connected students with practicing professionals and provided them with practical exposure to clinical skills.
Dr. Boonipat, a graduate of Dartmouth College and Johns Hopkins University, completed his training at the Mayo Clinic and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. He founded FacePlus Plastic Surgery Institute in Lubbock in 2024, providing cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery services to patients in Lubbock and across West Texas.
The institute offers a range of procedures, including facial, breast, and body surgeries, and is committed to offering high-quality care to its patients.