UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At the UNM Health Sciences Center, we believe that our dimensions of difference unify us.

Celebrating these differences and striving to be as diverse as the communities we serve is what our office is all about. Whether you are a member of the UNM Health Sciences Center, or a community member, we are committed to serving you in all diversity, equity, and inclusion matters.

Next February, we encourage middle and high school students to participate in the 2nd Annual Native American Healthcare ...
12/22/2025

Next February, we encourage middle and high school students to participate in the 2nd Annual Native American Healthcare Career Expo! A program of Communities to Careers, this FREE expo is designed to develop and assist students in navigating available health career programs and resources, as well as to provide students with early exposure to health sciences career tracks.

📅 Monday, February 9, 2026
🕘 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Berna Facio Professional Development Center

Learn more and sign up at https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/programs/community/nahce.html

We thank our partners at Indigenous Health Education and Resources Taskforce, UNM-Center for Native American Health, and Albuquerque Public Schools for the continued support!

Our office is sending a huge congratulations to our Health Professions Scholar and Public Ally, Samata. She graduated fr...
12/19/2025

Our office is sending a huge congratulations to our Health Professions Scholar and Public Ally, Samata. She graduated from UNM College of Nursing last week! 🎓

Samata has been an incredible part of our team, consistently going above and beyond. She took the lead on organizing years of historical data, making a massive, lasting impact on our work. We're thrilled that Samata will be continuing her work with us through Public Allies New Mexico through next spring as she prepares to take her NCLEX exam and starts her residency. We are so excited to see her step into her career as a nurse!
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New FREE ECHO program beginning in 2026 for high school students interested in health careers! 🥼 Sign up today for "Expl...
12/13/2025

New FREE ECHO program beginning in 2026 for high school students interested in health careers! 🥼

Sign up today for "Exploring Health Career Pathways in New Mexico ECHO Program" at https://bit.ly/48zvkPJ

This online program connects high school students directly with health science students. Get advice, hear real stories, and tap into a network where you're supported in discovering a health degree and career that fits YOU!

Professional development includes tips for building a strong college or job application, crafting your story in your personal statement, and finding ways to pay for college and health professions training.

First session begins February 10, 2026, and then sessions continue weekly - Tuesdays, 5pm to 6pm! Questions? Contact us at HSC-Diversity@salud.unm.edu, or call at 505-272-2728

The UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive enviro...
12/02/2025

The UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment throughout New Mexico through capacity building, sustainable programs, collaborations, shared vision, and responsibility. 🌟

On this Giving Tuesday, we are thankful for the many heartfelt connections and partnerships that have made our mission a reality. 💝

Our programs reach learners, teachers, health professionals, and community collaborators throughout the state. Through our health care pathway programs including Communities to Careers, ENLACE NM, and STEM-H, we are committed to growing New Mexico’s diverse health care workforce in partnership with communities across New Mexico. Other key initiatives, such as our Inclusive Excellence Council, encourage innovation and transformation in collaboration with local, state, and national entities to address key health, economic and educational inequities.

This work is possible because of you and the belief that together, we recognize, cultivate and promote all forms of diversity; we aim to understand and address the health needs of our communities; and we advance clinical, academic, and research excellence.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for considering us for a donation. You can find our other funds on our Giving webpage at https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/alumni-giving/.

Hosted by the UNM HSC Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center (HSLIC), join Professor Deleso A. Alford, J.D., LL.M,...
11/17/2025

Hosted by the UNM HSC Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center (HSLIC), join Professor Deleso A. Alford, J.D., LL.M, Humanity Matters Visiting Professor at the UNM HSC Office for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion for her presentation titled Exploring Cultural Humility through the Lens of Mrs. Henrietta Lacks and Her HeLa Cells: Humanity Matters.

This training is eligible for CME credit!

Thursday, November 20, 2025 – 1:00PM
Hybrid Event
In-Person: Domenici Center North Wing (DCNW) Room 2720
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/93405042865; Password: JEI

This transformative training module invites participants to engage deeply with the lived experiences of Mrs. Henrietta Lacks – an African American woman whose cells, taken without permission or consent in 1951, became the first immortal human cell line and laid the foundation for countless scientific breakthroughs. Through the lens of cultural humility, participants will examine how Mrs. Lack's lived experience and her treatment intersected, and how the immortalization of her legacy continues to shape healthcare and research today.

Grounded in Professor Alford's seminal legal scholarship and bioethical inquiry, this session will challenge learners to:
• Define and apply Cultural Humility in clinical and institutional settings.
• Reflect on the humanity and dignity of Mrs. Lacks, whose story exemplifies the need for
ethical accountability and respectful communication in healthcare and research.
• Discuss the narrative of HeLa cells as a case study in professionalism, informed consent,
and unjust enrichment.

Our office acknowledges Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead). This traditional holiday serves as a day of remembrance fo...
11/03/2025

Our office acknowledges Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead). This traditional holiday serves as a day of remembrance for ancestors and deceased loved ones, with observations including the construction of an "ofrenda" adorned with offerings for the deceased including their favorite foods, drinks, and items.

Through this week, we have set up an ofrenda in our office, and anyone is welcome to bring photos and/or items to honor your loved ones.

10/31/2025

Come visit our office to receive a Halloween goodie bag! 🎃 And if you didn't know, we have coffee, tea, and snacks year round to support and uplift everyone at UNM Health Sciences!

Do you know any high school or college students interested in health careers in New Mexico? 🥼🏥Communities to Careers (C2...
10/27/2025

Do you know any high school or college students interested in health careers in New Mexico? 🥼🏥

Communities to Careers (C2C) is dedicated to growing New Mexico's healthcare workforce, and its programs are committed to give learners the support and resources to achieve their dreams as a healthcare professional. C2C has applications open right now for summer programming directly supporting high school and pre-professional students! 🌟

Virtual info sessions are being held now every Wednesday through December 17, 2025 always at the same time at 4:00pm!

We look forward to meeting you! Sign up for an informational session today at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/7ef13cf34b0e436bafcb540845a71b74!

Learn more about C2C on our website and apply for summer programs at https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/programs/community/

This November 2025, we encourage all Black, African, and African-American high school students to participate in the Bla...
10/10/2025

This November 2025, we encourage all Black, African, and African-American high school students to participate in the Black Health Care Career Expo! A program of Communities to Careers, this FREE expo is designed to develop and assist students in navigating available health career programs and resources, as well as to provide students with early exposure to health sciences career tracks.

📅 Friday, November 7, 2025
🕘 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Albuquerque Convention Center

We thank our partners at NM Office of African American Affairs, African American Student Services, Albuquerque Public Schools Office of Equity and Engagement, Nichole Rogers for ABQ City Council - District 6 and CABQ Info for making this year's event possible!

Learn more and sign up at https://hsc.unm.edu/diversity/programs/community/expo.html

Our office is now accepting applications for the role of Executive Assistant! Apply by Oct. 10th for best consideration!...
10/03/2025

Our office is now accepting applications for the role of Executive Assistant! Apply by Oct. 10th for best consideration! See full job description and apply at http://bit.ly/479hx1m

A successful candidate will provide support to the Vice President (VP) by managing operational workflows, reporting, scheduling, briefings, materials, and communication channels to ensure that the VP can operate effectively within a complex institutional and community landscape.

10/03/2025

Thank you to for having us again this year at their Annual Wellness Fest! We had such a blast connecting with everyone, sharing wellness practices, providing activities to stimulate collaboration as well as both mental and physical health, and being in an environment dedicated to uplifting and inspiring everyone to take stock of their own holistic wellness journeys. ❤️

This week, we were so pleased to bring together our Premedical Enrichment Program (PrEP) alums for our PrEP Alumni Panel...
09/26/2025

This week, we were so pleased to bring together our Premedical Enrichment Program (PrEP) alums for our PrEP Alumni Panel! 🥼

Students who completed PrEP participated in workshops and skills sessions surrounding adult learning theory, standardized approaches to test performance and self-evaluation, metacognitive skills, clinical service learning, clinical mentorship, introduction to clinical skills, and utilizing advanced biochemistry curriculum as an architecture for a basic science foundation.

Thank you, super star alumni, for sharing your experiences. We are always happy to support our future healthcare profession leaders!

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Albuquerque, NM
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