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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The UNM Health Sciences Center is New Mexico’s only academic medical center and home to the state’s largest teaching hospital. Academic medical centers play a vital role in advancing health care by providing exceptional patient care, training the next generation of health professionals, and driving research that leads to innovative treatments and cures.
#7 in Nursing-Midwifery (tie)
#44 in Pharmacy (tie)
#51 in Occupational Therapy (tie)
#53 in Clinical Psychology (tie)
#54 in Speech-Language Pathology (tie)
#89 in Public Health (tie)
#91 in Best Nursing Schools: Doctor of Nursing Practice (tie)
#57 in Physical Therapy (tie)
#75 in Physician Assistant (tie)
#17 in Most Graduates Practicing in Health Professional Shortage Areas
#39 in Most Graduates Practicing in Primary Care (tie)
#63 in Most Graduates Practicing in Rural Areas (tie)
UNM Children’s Hospital is the only full-service children’s hospital in the state. We treat your kids as our own.
The word “syphilis” may conjure up images of a disease afflicting Europeans starting around the end of the 15th century, an era where it caused significant illness and sometimes death. But syphilis is still around, especially in New Mexico, which only a...
The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center has once again achieved the highest recognition from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), earning redesignation as an NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center. This elite status, awarded every five years...
Blake’s Lotaburger has been a part of The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNM CCC) Lobo Cancer Challenge event before the first tire rolled off the starting line 10 years ago. But for the Rule family, who owns the iconic New...
Every year, The University of New Mexico Hospital hosts the Diabetes Awareness Fair, bringing together dozens of local organizations with a shared goal of educating the public on managing and preventing diabetes—at no cost. The third annual fair is Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m. at the Westgate Community Center, located at 10001 De Vargas Rd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121. The event is free and open to the public. A1c checks, grocery and gas gift cards will be available while supplies last, and children are welcome to play soccer with The Somos Unidos Foundation for a chance to win free tickets to a New Mexico United game.
UNM plays a vital role in advancing health and health equity for all New Mexicans, addressing 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.
