Opportunities for Students in UNM


  • Radiology Fellowship Program: Our department sponsors a one year fellowship in vascular/interventional radiology and a one or two year fellowship in neuroradiology. Both programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).


  • McNair and ROP Journal: (Research Opportunity Program) The Ronald E. McNair Program at the University of New Mexico is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The grant supports undergraduate students' scholarly activities throughout the academic year and summer. Through this program, UNM plays a very important role by encouraging students to pursue graduate studies and become faculty members. The Research Opportunity Program (ROP) at the University of New Mexico was established to promote access to graduate education among underrepresented minority undergraduates. This eight-week program offers internships in the humanities and in the biological, physical and social sciences for juniors and seniors and coincides with the UNM summer sessions.


  • MARC Program: (Minority Access to Research Careers) Minority Access to Research Careers is an NIH-funded program open to current UNM students. The MARC program has been developed to enhance the undergraduate experience in the biomedical sciences by introducing trainees to the research laboratory environment. MARC trainees are placed in UNM research labs where they learn the techniques and methods used by research scientists today. With the guidance of the MARC faculty and staff, trainees will gain the knowledge, confidence and experience needed to move toward a successful future in research.


  • Hispanic and Native American Center of Excellence:  Informational links to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) for youth!


  • American Indian Student Services:  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.


  • American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES) : Through a variety of educational programs, AISES offers financial, academic and cultural support to American Indians and Alaska Natives from middle school through graduate school. AISES provides professional development activities to enable teachers to work effectively with Native students.


  • AISES College Chapter @ UNM Phone Number: 505.277.1403 Faculty Advisor: Steve Peralta 505.277.1417


  • Young Native Scholars (NARCH): American Indian Academic Enrichment & Support Program of the BRIDGE non-profit 501c.3 collaboration with San Diego Sate University, UC San Diego & San Diego Tribal Community.


  • University of North Dakota INMED Summer Programs : INMED offers summer academic enrichment sessions for American Indian students at the junior high, high school and medical preparatory levels. These summer programs are designed to bolster participants' math and science skills, introduce health career requirements, and help develop potential for success in health science careers.


  • Undergraduate Research Office PROFOUND Program: The mission of PROFOUND is to support the objectives and values of the UNM campus in recruiting, retaining and educating undergraduate students by facilitating their participation in scholarly and scientific research under the direction of a faculty mentor.


  • Undergraduate Health Sciences Enrichment Program SOM Office of Diversity UNM HSC: 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. The program assists New Mexico students who qualify as disadvantaged and who plan to attend any branch campus of the University of New Mexico.


  • TRAINING PROGRAM (MIRT): The purpose of the Minority International Research Training (MIRT) program is to broaden the education and research experience of New Mexico students. The program seeks to encourage undergraduate and graduate students in underrepresented minority groups to elect a career in the health professions and/or biomedical/behavioral research, to provide a venue for early exposure and/or expansion of cultural perspectives of advanced pre-doctoral students and faculty, and to enhance the research experience and stature of students through association with foreign scientists and institutions.


  • Post Baccalaureate Program SOM Office of Diversity UNM HSC:  Joining Communities to Increase Access and Reduce Disparities.


  • SACNAS – Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science: The mission of SACNAS (Society for Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science) is to encourage Chicano/Latino and Native American students to pursue graduate education and obtain the advanced degrees necessary for science research, leadership, and teaching careers at all levels.


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