Research

Our Research program supports our department’s diverse, multi-faceted research portfolio. We have consistently ranked among the top 20 in NIH research funding among all departments of family medicine nationally.

DFCM coordinates research and scholarly initiatives across preventive, education and clinical domains. A majority of our research focuses on community engagement and eliminating health disparities. We engage faculty, staff, learners and community partners to improve health and wellbeing in New Mexico.

Our division supports several centers, offices and program, including:

• The Maternal, Child and Reproductive Health program
• The Office for Community Health   
• The Office for Diversity 
• The Center for Native American Health  
• Sports Medicine  
• NM Area Health Education Center (AHEC) 
• Addiction Medicine  

Meet our Research Management Team (RMT)

Our Research Management Team (RMT) offers a full spectrum of research support services and engages learners of all levels in research and scholarship.The RMT’s primary functions are:

• The development, submission and monitoring of contracts and grants
• The provision of scholarly support services 

The RMT follows the highest standards of grants and contracts management. Together, we develop and engage the academic community and bridge academic and community scholars. We support the lifecycle of scholarly projects and grants to promote health equity and improve healthcare for all New Mexicans.