UNM HSC Graduates 39 Native Medical Professionals

May 26, 2015

In May 2015 the University of New Mexico Health Science Center had a record breaking number of American Indian/Alaskan Native graduates in the health professions. The graduates included 9 MDs, 17 nurses, 4 doctors of pharmacy, 2 physician assistants, 2 dental hygienists, 2 physician’s assistants, a master of public health and a master of health education. Three students earned bachelor’s degrees in medical laboratory sciences.

Indian Country Today published a story on this great achievement and featured a few students in their article.

Read the full article at Indian Country Today.

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