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Dear UNM School of Medicine alumni,It is a true privilege to write to the entire network of UNM School of Medicine alumni as your 2021 Alumni Association president.
Graduating with the School of Medicine’s first MD/PhD class and returning to serve New Mexicans as a vitreoretinal surgeon are two of my proudest accomplishments.
We have great opportunities in the years ahead to utilize the Alumni Association as a tool to support our practicing physicians as they serve our fellow New Mexicans. You’ll see we have efforts to hear directly from you in the coming year.
This year and into the future, the Alumni Association will work to establish more opportunities for you to actualize your role in a mentor relationship. The “Meet Your Match” campaign pairs the newest graduates of the MD program with alumni who already practice in their specialty of interest. Please consider lending some of your time and talents to mentor one of our students.
In the coming year, the Alumni Association will bolster efforts to recruit our graduating alumni back to our state. Look for upcoming events to connect our residents with employers within our state. New Mexico is a beautiful place with a rich and diverse culture.
As alumni, we have a powerful voice and a perspective of gratitude that needs to be heard by our prospective colleagues as they make these important life decisions.
Thank you for taking some time to connect. I hope it will spur you to take action, get involved, become a mentor and use your voice to help us recruit physicians. If you have not already completed the engagement survey via email, please find the survey information here.
Thank you for all of your support. You are the School of Medicine’s proudest accomplishment.
Sincerely,
C. Nathaniel Roybal, MD, PhD ’07
The White Coat Ceremony is a rite of passage for entering medical students as they are welcomed into the medical community. The ceremony emphasizes the importance of humanism, compassion and honor as integral parts of a medical career. In addition to receiving their coats, students also receive a gift certificate for their first stethoscope.
Match DayEvery spring, graduating students gather to share in the excitement of learning where they will complete their medical residency. The School of Medicine Alumni Association sponsors a parting gift for graduates.
Travel GrantsThe Alumni Association allocates $2,000 per school year to help sponsor students to further their education through conferences, research and professional development opportunities. Once a travel grant is awarded, the student is asked to share their experience with the Alumni Office and their peers.
Student NookThe Student Nook is a fun, friendly and healthy place for medical students to take a break between classes. Located in the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office, the Student Nook features Keurig coffee, fresh fruit and a variety of healthy snacks.
Emergency LoansResidents are invited to apply for 90-day interest-free loans. These loans assist them with unexpected expenses. Residents can apply for Emergency Loans for up to $500 in the Advancement and Alumni Relations Office.
The true measure of the UNM School of Medicine's greatness is found in the achievements of its alumni. The Distinguished Alumnus Award recognizes an alumnus who has made significant contributions to society, and whose accomplishments, affiliations and career exemplifies the School of Medicine’s legacy of excellence.
Eligibility: The recipient must be a graduate of the UNM School of Medicine MD Programs – MD, MD/PhD, and/or Residency. The recipient must have an outstanding record of achievement in professional practice, service and/or research.
Selection Guidelines: Nominees shall be considered based on their professional practice, service and/or research. The recipient must be able to attend the next in-person Alumni Reunion Awards Banquet.
Call for Nominations! Deadline to nominate is August 31, 2021
Dr. Napolitano was the UNM School of Medicine's third dean (1972-1994). His many contributions include his commitment to getting to know patients as individuals, which led to the development of the School of Medicine’s nationally recognized Primary Care Curriculum. The Leonard M. Napolitano, PhD, Award recognizes an alumnus who, like Dr. Napolitano, has built strong public and private partnerships while successfully advocating for and showing dedication to the School of Medicine and its patients through innovation and commitment to education.
Award Eligibility: The recipient must be a graduate of the UNM School of Medicine MD Programs – MD, MD/PhD, and/or Residency. The recipient must be able to attend the next in-person Alumni Reunion Awards Banquet.
View Past Recipients of the Leonard M. Napolitano, PhD Award
Call for Nominations! Deadline to nominate is August 31, 2021
Visionary Site of the Year, established in 2017, is an award that recognizes a New Mexico health system(s) that embodies the mission of the UNM School of Medicine in their dedication to education, creating a diverse network of health care professionals and providing compassionate care to all New Mexicans.
Eligibility: The site must be in New Mexico; the parent company may be based outside of New Mexico.
Nominations: Health systems may self-nominate.
Selection Guidelines: Nominees shall be considered based on the above criteria. At least one representative of the health system must be able to attend the next in-person Alumni Reunion Awards Banquet.
Call for Nominations! Deadline to nominate is August 31, 2021
UNM Medicine magazine is the flagship publication of The University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
This biannual publication showcases the experiences and accomplishments of our faculty, students, alumni and donors.
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