Academic Medical Center (AMC)

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. These centers bring advanced technologies, address the most complex medical cases, and extend care to rural and remote communities. They also attract and retain top-tier students and faculty, ensuring a robust healthcare workforce for the future.

Other Facts

• AMC's combine exceptional patient care with cutting-edge research and groundbreaking medical advancements.
• AMC's are known for their clinical excellence, innovative programs, research leadership, educational impact, commitment to patient satisfaction and overall community outreach.
• AMC's are known to improve health outcomes for patients with robust coordinated care efforts. 

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