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Global and Geographic Medicine Program

Directors:

Dr. Douglas J. Perkins

Dr. Ravi Durvasula

 

Department of Internal Medicine

Division of Infectious Diseases

MSC10-5550

1 University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM  87131-0001

 

e-mail:

Tel: 505.272.5016
Fax: 505.272.8441


 

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.

 

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