The Health Careers Academy (HCA) is a six-week non-residential summer program for rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors who qualify as disadvantaged students. HCA is designed to help strengthen ACT scores. The program is also designed to provide information on, and exposure to, various professions in the field of health.
The purpose of Dream Makers is to introduce students to health professions, stimulate their interest in science and math, and increase their imaginations in the areas of medicine and health. Dream Makers wants to give students a realistic sense of their abilities, opportunities, and potential for success in the health sciences fields.
The Undergraduate Health Sciences Enrichment Program is a six to eight-week summer program designed to enhance academic preparation and facilitate entry into medical or allied health profession schools.
Part of the University of New Mexico's mission is to serve youth on a national level and provide the opportunity for them to attain educational, social, recreational and work related experience and skills. UNM desires to conduct a school-to-work transition and preparation program designed to motivate and prepare these youth to complete high school and successfully proceed through post-secondary education.
The mission of the Special Programs Office is to provide a seamless support structure for students in the development of skills necessary to pursue post-secondary education and to promote retention through supportive programs and promotion of graduate studies.
American Indian Student Services provides cultural academic programming for American Indian students attending the University of New Mexico in an effort to ensure their academic achievement and assist in the development of personal, cultural, and social success.
Phone Number: 505.277.1403 Faculty Advisor: Steve Peralta 505.277.1417
Association of American Indian Physicians is dedicated to pursuing excellence in Native American Health care by promoting education in the medical disciplines, honoring traditional healing practices and restoring the balance of body, mind and spirit.
The mission of the Upward Bound program at the University of New Mexico is to support high school students academically, socially, and emotionally in preparation for success in higher education.
INMED works in partnership with communities to bring together health care and education as a platform for innovative child-centered strategies that address specific local needs.
TRIBES is an on-campus, seven week, pre-college program for high school graduates pursuing degrees in science, business, engineering, and related fields. This environment fosters a social, academic, and cultural exchange between students and counselors. Please contact NAPCOE at (505) 277-1403 for more information.
