THE SETTING

The “Land of Enchantment” is a land of diverse scenic beauty and cultural heritage. The geography ranges from rugged desert to high grassy plains, wooded hills and snow-capped mountains.  Ancient ruins contrast with growing cities and high-tech industry. The food, architecture and art are all distinctive, as is the state's multicultural population with Native American, Spanish, Mexican, and Anglo cultures woven together. The mild climate and open spaces encourage outdoor sports and recreation.

 The School of Medicine is located in Albuquerque, the state's largest city with a population of over 700,000. Albuquerque is in the Rio Grande Valley at the base of the Sandia Mountains (elevation 10,678 ft.), about 50 miles south of Santa Fe.

THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is an internationally prominent center of educational innovation and primary care medical training. Integrated into the University of New Mexico campus, with a law school, undergraduate and graduate studies programs, the School of Medicine is an ideal environment for the interchange of ideas and multidisciplinary growth.  Besides University Hospital, School of Medicine teaching hospitals include the UNM Cancer Center, the UNM Mental Health Center, the UNM Children's Psychiatric Hospital and Carrie Tingley Hospital. The Medical Center Library, located on the School of Medicine campus, houses almost 100,000 bound journal volumes. In addition to 304 students enrolled in undergraduate medical education, 430 residents and fellows are training in 41 different medical specialties.