Contact Us
Assessment & Learning
a division of Undergradute Medical Education
MSC09 5090
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131

Phone: (505) 272-8028
Fax: (505) 272-9012

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Dropping By? We are on the lower level, south side entry of the Health Science Library & Informatic Center

Assessment & Learning


The term, assessment, derives from the Latin word, assidere, meaning, to sit beside.
- American Heritage Dictionary, 1985

Our Mission

By fostering learning through assessment we prepare clinical learners to serve the healthcare needs of the community.

Our Philosophy

Assessments

  • guide and enhance student learning
  • are tools for learning as well as measures of learning
  • convey the value of learning objectives and curriculum
  • prepare students for life-long learning
  • provide feedback to students and faculty

Key Values

  • Collaboration
  • Community
  • Compassion
  • Constructive feedback
  • Deliberate practice
  • Effective communication
  • Engaged learning
  • Excellence
  • Innovation
  • Integrity
  • Quality