Office of Student Admissions
Curriculum Overview
The School of Medicine has gained national and international recognition for its constantly evolving curricular innovations which are aimed at adapting adult learning theory to medical education. Educational emphasis has shifted from the learning of facts to teaching students the skills they will need to be effective lifelong learners.
Current
educational initiatives are aimed at improving the integration of the basic
sciences and clinical medicine, shifting teaching and learning to ambulatory
and community settings, integrating
problem-based learning throughout the curriculum, and emphasizing
computer literacy and information management skills.
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine’s four-year curriculum includes:
- Problem-based and student-centered learning
- Early clinical skills learning coupled with sustained, community-based learning
- Public Health Certification
- The incorporation of a population and behavioral perspective into the clinical years
- Peer teaching
- Computer-assisted instruction
- Biweekly seminars on professional responsibility
To view the 2009 Entering Class Curriculum, download the following Curricular Map.