GOING TO COLLEGE

This section contains information for high school students interested in pursuing health careers with links to programs in New Mexico that offer specific activities.

Albuquerque Public School (APS) Career Enrichment Center & Early College Academy provides opportunities for advanced, in-depth learning and focuses on college preparation for APS High School students.

The University of New Mexico is the state’s only institution that offers a wide selection of educational opportunities in the health care arena through the Health Sciences Center (HSC).

The UNM Bachelor of Arts/Doctor of Medicine (BA/MD) Program is a partnership between the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine to address the shortage of physicians in the state.

The Center for Native American Health at the UNM Health Science Center (HSC) provides Native American students information about health careers.

New Mexico Health Resources has developed a listing of state and local financial incentives for health care professions.

Community College Review provides a listing of community colleges, junior colleges and other programs that offer health occupations training programs or provide a gateway to other training in local communities.