University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Joining RIOS Net

RIOS Net is a network of primary care clinicians who come together to share clinical ideas and collaborate on studying ways to improve primary care for New Mexicans.

What do members do?

Together, based on the questions that arise in their practices, network members decide on topics to study. They may lead a study, help plan a study, or join others in collecting data. 

How much time is involved?

Members determine how much time they’d like to commit.  While projects vary, typical participation entails gathering information about a few cases per week, totaling perhaps 15 minutes per week for the duration of a study. At an annual convocation, members meet to discuss topics for study, help design  protocols that work in real practice settings, and learn about network activities. Personal information is updated annually.

Benefits of membership

In recognition of their efforts for improving care, members are eligible for:

• CME opportunities for participation in network activities
• Appointment as volunteer faculty at UNM, including access to library resources and online public health courses
• Resources for travel to national primary care research meetings
• Opportunity to contribute to manuscript-writing and present at scientific meetings

To Join Please Contact:

Gina Cardinali (gcardinali@salud.unm.edu)

or Nityamo Lian (nlian@salud.unm.edu)