UNM Hospital and the VA Medical Center are the largest teaching hospitals in the state. And as the only Level I Trauma Center in New Mexico, we care for many of New Mexico’s aging residents.
We are home to the UNM Senior Health Center, a dedicated center for patients 75 years and older. Our Clinicians and staff specialize in the care of patients who are frail, elderly and/or living with dementia
In addition to high-quality care, our team educates the next generation of geriatric providers. Learn how to serve seniors with compassion, respect and professionalism through a clerkship, fellowship or mentor program.
Geriatrics offers 1 Residency and 1 Fellow to the Geriatrics Program. We offer the following programs to advance training and education in the field:
Train alongside physician experts in subspecialties of geriatrics such as neurology, neuropsychiatry, oncology and urology. Apply to UNM School of Medicine .
Our team provides sensitive, quality care to seniors all over the state.
Your generous support fuels educational programs, research and care.
