COPH Education Programs

Working collectively with communities and other key partners to educate our future public health leaders and conduct quality scholarship, we will improve the health and social well-being of all peoples in New Mexico and beyond.

The College of Population Health will be a global leader committed to achieving health equity and thriving communities throughout New Mexico, the Southwest, and the globe.

The UNM College of Population Health’s Values:

• We seek excellence in education, research, service, clinical care, and practice
• We view health as a fundamental human right
• Health is more than an absence of illness—it promotes wellness by encompassing the whole person, the community and the environment
• Diversity is power; inclusion and diversity among our students, staff and faculty is essential to achieve health and health equity.
• Partnership with communities, using community strengths, is essential to improve social, economic, and environmental conditions that impact population health
• We value and reward mentorship to ensure professional growth for students, staff and faculty
• We rely on teamwork and collaboration
• We seek integrity in our work and relationships—people do what they say
• We rely on collective courage to address wicked problems that plague our world in the 21^st century
• We commit to innovate, evaluate, and initiate change after rigorous examination of our practices and programs.