The UNM HSC culture transcends "tolerance." We live, breathe and reach for new perspectives that help us grow together as individuals and providers in our great state. At the heart of it all is a steady pulse of boundless welcoming, respect and honor for all New Mexicans.
Our mission is rooted in continual learning and enhancing the experiences of LGBTQ+, first generation, BIPOC and women's experiences at UNM HSC and the health system.
We attract expert faculty with a passion for serving those most in need. And our graduates, residents and fellows gain exemplary patient care, research and collegial experience. Welcome to University of New Mexico - Each of us defines all of us.
A culture as deep, wide and dynamic as ours did not happen overnight. And success is only achieved after acknowledging—and rectifying—low points in our history.
1952UNM Hospital was established to provide our Native American neighbors with the highest level of medical care. Today, we provide advanced care to patients throughout New Mexico and the Southwest.
1986Today, UNM Hospital is recognized year over year for transgender and LGBTQ+ work in policy development, practice standards and hiring practices.
The UNM Center for Development & Disability was founded in 1990. CDD is New Mexico's premier center for development and disability research, service and education.
2004The UNM Center for Native American Health was founded in 2004. CNAH is UNM HSC's flagship initiative for serving the health and education needs of Indigenous communities and students statewide.
It's the sad, ugly truth. We were served a lawsuit for failure to provide adequate language interpretation services. And we vowed to never let the bar dip so low again in our health care or learning environments.
First steps? Hiring a larger team of on-site interpreters for our hospitals. Then we signed a national contract to provide 24/7 language interpretation services for patients at all care sites. All patients deserve health information in their preferred language.
2009This center provides training, resources and support for faculty, staff and the community. Through the HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, we give kids across New Mexico opportunities to explore future careers in medicine.
The HSC Health Literacy Office was opened to improve how health information is communicated verbally and in text.
2014Jamie Silva-Steel (RN, BSN, MBA, FACHE) became the first female CEO of UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center in 2013. We swept up the fragments of the glass ceiling—and in 2019, the UNM Health System was led by three female CEOs first the first time.
2014The UNM Office for Community Health established the Community Health Worker Initiative (CHWI) to help increase New Mexicans' well-being, promote health equity, and minimize the negative impacts associated with the social determinants of health.
The MD class of 2021 is more than 50% female. The current cohort (class of 2020-2023) is 37% Hispanic.
The rich cultural blend of UNM HSC students, staff and faculty reflect New Mexico's radiant population. Explore our programs for staff engagement, hiring and retention through the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
We are always learning and striving to do better for each other and our patients. Our student, faculty and patient data are analyzed through the lens of age, race, ethnicity, sex and language. You can see right away where the biggest opportunities exist. View the HSC Databook.
We can't assume what our communities need. We must proactively connect with people to understand their concerns. Seeing one's recommendations in action builds trust—outcomes are likely to be better if we invite engagement from all perspectives.