Program Objectives
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Minisabbatical Program is coordinated
through the Office of Continuing Medical Education (CME) in cooperation with departments
in the School of Medicine. This learner-directed approach to postgraduate medical
education provides diverse opportunities by which physicians in practice are able to:
- Develop individualized continuing medical education experiences based on specific
learning objectives
- Augment present skills and knowledge
- Explore recent developments in a specialty area
Description
In the minisabbatical program, practicing physicians return to the academic setting to
pursue their own learning objectives. The course coordinates a physician's learning
objectives and time commitments with the availability and expertise of the School of
Medicine department(s) involved.
Educational experiences might include observation or participation in:
- Departmental conferences and grand rounds
- Focused teaching sessions with faculty members
- Management of hospitalized patients
- Management of patients in the clinic setting
- Self-instructional programs
The physician's current medical practice, previous medical experience, formal
postgraduate educational training, and area of medical interest are considerations in
planning the minisabbatical.
Each participants received guidance in developing the education program schedule most
appropriate for his or her specific requirements. Utilizing this flexible design, a
program may be planned for a few days, one or two weeks, or possibly a more extended
period of time.
Requirements
The minisabbatical program is primarily designed for physicians who are actively involved
in full time clinical practice of medicine in New Mexico. Applicants must meet the
requirements for obtaining training authorization at the University of New Mexico
Hospital. In general, physicians holding a valid New Mexico license to practice medicine
and malpractice insurance meet these requirements. (Without a New Mexico license training
will be arranged on an observation only basis.)
Selection Criteria
Because it may not be possible to accommodate all applicants for this program, selection
will be based on the following:
- Learning needs of the physician
- Availability of patient and faculty resources to meet those needs
- Appropriateness of the minisabbatical towards meeting the health care needs of patients
in New Mexico
Please Note:
Before completing the application process, please call the Office of Continuing Medical
Education and speak with the coordinator of the minisabbatical program. They will be happy
to discuss your interests, learning objectives and time commitment and then act as a
liaison with the appropriate School of Medicine department(s) in order to arrange a
satisfactory schedule of learning experiences.
Minisabbatical experiences range from participation in rounds to bedside evaluations
of patients as well as case presentations and the opportunity to discuss with faculty the
most appropriate management in patient care.
Tuition
Tuition for participation in this program is $200.00 per day. Tuition is payable on the
first day of the minisabbatical training period. We ask that you NOT mail your tuition
with your application.
Accreditation
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Office of Continuing Medical Education is
accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor
continuing medical education for physicians. The UNM Office of Continuing
Medical Education takes responsibility for the content, quality and scientific integrity
of this CME activity.
The Office of Continuing Medical Education designates this continuing medical education
activity for one for one credit hours in Category 1 of the Physician's Recognition Award
of the American Medical Association.
For further information and an application contact:
The Office of Continuing Medical Education
1
University of New Mexico, MSC09 5370
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: (505) 272-3942
Fax: (505) 272-4285
Participant
Response
Physicians who have taken advantage of the minisabbatical program have been positive about
their experiences at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Prospective
applicants who would like to discuss the program experiences with these alumni can obtain
names through the Office of Continuing Medical Education. Faculty members of the School of
Medicine have also spoken favorably of this exciting opportunity for productive exchange
of skills and information with their physician colleagues.
