Overview
Welcome to the homepage for the University of New Mexico Global and
Geographic Medicine Program. This Program is housed in the
Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, at the
University of New Mexico. The Global and Geographic Medicine Program is
multidisciplinary with involvement from faculty across a number of
Departments, Schools, and Centers at the University of New Mexico, and
our international sites. The Program has a tripartite mission that
includes promoting excellence in research, education, and clinical
service activities.
Overall Objectives
To support and enhance global and regional research activities at
the University of New Mexico with a specific focus on a number of
priority areas including, parasitic diseases, vector-borne diseases,
HIV/AIDS, viral diseases, emerging infectious diseases, health systems research, and
environmental health.
To foster collaborative relationships between the University of New
Mexico and our international partners for research, education, and
service activities.
To provide clinical training and research opportunities in Tropical
and International Medicine for graduate and medical students, and postdoctoral fellows.
Children in western Kenya