As part of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Spot Me Campaign, the UNM Department of Dermatology in collaboration with the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center will be holding free skin cancer screenings throughout New Mexico. Dr. John Durkin spearheaded this iniative in May 2019 with a goal to prioritize New Mexico's "Dermatology Deserts" with a mission to reduce cancer disperaties in underserved communities.
These events are FREE, and everyone arriving during event hours will be seen. Participants will not need their insurance card and will not have to make an appointment. The public is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity for skin cancer screening for all ages without needing a doctor’s appointment or referral to a dermatologist.
THANK YOU to all who volunteered, which is a great opportunity for our students, and also to the Ryan F. Daniell Fund and the Shannon Shaw Memorial Fund which support this important work.
Please contact Dr. John Durkin if you would like to volunteer in any capacity wth future screenings and we welcome your donations to the Ryan Daniell Memorial Fund to help grow this program sustainably.
Donate Here to Help Sustain This Initiative!
Where:
UNMH Dermatology Clinic — 1021 Medical Arts Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
UNMH Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) — Dermatology Clinic (3rd Floor) 3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Time: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Please Note: Patients are seen in the order that their “Skin Health History” forms are completed and submitted.
Where:
10 AM -11:30 AM — Schreiber Family Medicine, 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos, NM 87571
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Taos Ski Valley - Taos Tent, 7 Thunderbird Rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Time: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Please Note: Patients are seen in the order that their “Skin Health History” forms are completed and submitted.
Where:
10 AM -12:00 PM — 205 Nizhoni Blvd Suite 3, Gallup, NM 87301
Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Where:
UNMH Dermatology Clinic — 1021 Medical Arts Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
UNMH Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) — Dermatology Clinic (3rd Floor) 3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where:
10 AM -11:30 AM — Schreiber Family Medicine, 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos, NM 87571
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM — Taos Ski Valley - Taos Tent, 7 Thunderbird Rd, Taos Ski Valley, NM 87525
Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025
Where: Carlsbad Medical Center, Radiation Oncology Center, 2428 W Pierce St, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
Time: Saturday, November 23, 2025, 9:30 AM -11:30 AM
Where:
UNMH Dermatology Clinic — 1021 Medical Arts Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
UNMH Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) — Dermatology Clinic (3rd Floor) 3001 Broadmoor Blvd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Time: Saturday, May 18, 2024, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: West Las Vegas Health Clinic — 1024 S Pacific St, Las Vegas, NM, 87701
Time: Saturday, April 6, 2024, 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Schreiber Family Medicine, 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos, NM 87571
Time: Saturday, February 10, 2024, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Where: Pecos River Village Conference Center — 711 Muscatel Ave, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
Time: Saturday, November 11, 2024, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: UNM Health Gallup Specialty Care Clinic — 205 Nizhoni Blvd Suite 3, Gallup, NM 87301
Time: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Where:
UNMH Dermatology Clinic — 1021 Medical Arts Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 87102
UNM Center of Excellence for Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation — 3200 Broadmoor Blvd NE Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Time: Saturday, May 13, 2023, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Schreiber Family Medicine, 630 Paseo del Pueblo Sur, Suite 125, Taos, NM 87571
Time: Saturday, April 1, 2023, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Where: Pecos valley Medical Office Building — 2420 W. Pierce St, Suite 100, Carlsbad, NM, 88220
Time: Saturday, November 12, 2022, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Do I need to bring my insurance card?
No, you do not need to bring an insurance card.Do I need to make an appointment?
No appointments or referrals to a dermatologist are needed to get a screening, and everyone arriving during event hours will be seen.Do I need to be a certain age to receive a screening?
No, there are no age restrictions. Skin cancer can affect anyone regardless of their age and all ages are welcome at our free skin cancer screenings.
UNM Dermatology welcomes your donations to the Ryan F. Daniell Memorial Fund to help grow this program sustainably.
This fund was created to honor the legacy of Ryan F. Daniell, who left us too early due to melanoma. It was Ryan’s hope that his struggle with the disease would lead to increased awareness, early detection, and accessible treatment for all New Mexicans. His family established this fund in his name, and they welcome your partnership.
Your contributions help us to continue to provide care to those would be unable to access this type of care otherwise and have allowed UNM to host free skin cancer screenings in Albuquerque, Gallup, Carlsbad, and Taos.