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Welcome to UNM Health Sciences Center

The University of New Mexico’s Health Sciences Center is New Mexico’s healthcare and academic medicine leader. Our uniquely diverse population is dedicated to making sure New Mexicans in all parts of the state have access to quality, cutting-edge health care when and where they need it. We change lives in our community while forwarding medical research and innovation on a national level.

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Committed to Education, Care and Research

UNM HSC is advancing knowledge and understanding in the most vital areas of human health, with a focus on the priority health needs of our communities.
  • 900,000 Patient visits per year
  • 1,700 Providers in a range of specialities
  • 2,153 Students enrolled in 2017
  • $161 M+ Research grants awarded
  • $1.6 B Contributed to economy each year

New Mexico's Only Dedicated Children's Hospital

UNM Children’s Hospital is the only full-service children’s hospital in the state. We treat your kids as our own.

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The Killing of Black Women in America: A Public Health Crisis

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:30:00 GMT

Black women in America are being killed at rates far higher than any other group, according to Tameka Gillum,PhD, associate professor in The University of New Mexico College of Population Health (COPH). Gillum and her co-authors note this pattern...

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Inspiring Grad: Sophia Brand, UNM College of Nursing

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:45:00 GMT

Nursing found its way to Sophia Brand before she realized it was where she belonged.    “I like to say this profession chose me a lot sooner than I chose it,” she said.    Brand is graduating this fall from The University of New Mexico College of...

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UNM Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship Marks its 20th Anniversary

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:00:00 GMT

At a recent professional conference in Phoenix, A.Z., a group of graduates from the Orthopaedic Trauma fellowship at The University of New Mexico met for dinner to celebrate the program’s 20th anniversary.   The gathering included the program’s...

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UNM School of Medicine Professor Helping U.S. Veterans Experiencing Suicidal Ideation

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:30:00 GMT

This story discusses suicide while shedding light on hopeful new avenues of research. Help is available right now for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis. In the U.S., dial 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time of day or...

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A Strategic Focus on Improving Community Health

UNM plays a vital role in advancing health and health equity for all New Mexicans, adressing housing, education, food, transportation, utilities, income and social inclusion.

The Office for Community Health has developed powerful strategies to touch the lives of individuals, communities, the state, the nation and world.

New Mexico’s Only Level 1 Trauma Center

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