a monthly newsletter for Community Faculty at the UNM School of Medicine
The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (UNM HSC OfDEI) is pleased to announce the Community Faculty Scholars Program, which is supported by the HRSA-funded New Mexico Workforce Diversity Center of Excellence (NM COE) (1 D34HP45723-01-00). UNM HSC is grateful to our community-based faculty, many from under-represented minorities (URM) in under-represented communities, who train, mentor and role model excellence to our learners across the School of Medicine, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy and College of Population Health. The program will enrich the experience and opportunities of URM community faculty by addressing barriers and challenges.
The program expectation is that the scholars are committed to and will spend 10% of their time in this endeavor. Community Faculty Scholars will sign a contract with their employer and the NM COE for 10.0% FTE protected time to participate in program-related activities. Funds will be distributed in an equitable manner, up to $20,000 per scholar. We are grateful for and will recognize agencies and practices that support Community Faculty Scholars.
As School of Medicine Community Faculty, you are valued and respected members of the UNM Community. Please remember that Community Faculty are also expected to follow UNM’s policies regarding political activity as outlined in the UNM Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual.
Of particular note is Policy 2060 regarding general activities: The University recognizes and approves the right of free speech and expression of opinion on any subject by any member of the University community, whether the subject relates to on- or off-campus issues. Those who speak or act shall do so in their personal capacities and not in the name of the University, unless there has been specific authorization by the administration to do so.
In order to assure its autonomy and integrity, the University shall not be an instrument of partisan political action. The expression of political opinions and viewpoints must clearly be those of the individual and not of the University.
This policy applies to faculty, staff, and students and addresses the appropriate use of space and resources for political activity on all of UNM's campuses.
The Office for Community Faculty at the School of Medicine is partnering with the UNM HPS to get our Community Faculty involved. You are invited to serve on a panel of interdisciplinary professions to share your experiences and provide students with relevant insight into working in your healthcare profession!
With the growing number of pre-health students at the University of New Mexico and the surrounding universities, student pre-health organizations at the University of New Mexico wished to strengthen student resources and came together to establish the annual Health Professions Symposium to recruit, inspire, and educate their community’s future health professionals.
On February 28th, the UNM Foundation is launching the UNM Big Give for 1,889 minutes of University-wide giving!
The School of Medicine is calling all Lobo MDs to GIVE EARLY and to give $1,000 to the Lobo MD Scholarship fund by selecting the School of Medicine Alumni Scholarships and Award Fund when you click to give.
Your $1,000 gift will match you directly with a Lobo MD in the class of 2023 as they finish their medical doctorate degree and head into residency.
Can't give $1,000 right now? Already gave a Lobo MD Scholarship gift? No problem! Join the Big Give Challenge, where every 25 gifts to the School of Medicine in ANY AMOUNT will automatically unlock another $1,000 from an anonymous donor to fund a Lobo scholarship. Give your gift of $1,000 or any amount and support the UNM Big Give today.
Visit the HSC Black History Month webpage to learn about the various events and celebrations scheduled and to download your own "UNM Celebrates Black History Month" Zoom background.
The long-term vision for UNM Health & Health Sciences is to take New Mexico further in health equity and education progress than any other state. To do this we are asking health professionals like you to join us in taking a survey to better help guide us in this mission.
Learn More About the HSC Strategic Plan
The Occupational Therapy Graduate Program is accepting applications for the inaugural class of our post-professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate program. This hybrid program, mainly online, can be taken full time or part time.
Rolling admissions are accepted with best consideration for applications being Aril 1, 2023.