Students from the Southwest Center for Health Innovation’s FORWARD NM Dream Makers program were featured in the Silver City Daily Press this week. The program aims to get students interested in health careers and help them develop the skills they need to succeed in medical school. Dr. Sumulong, a […]
Program staff are available to schedule individual time with students as requested to assist in developing a plan that will lead to their desired health career. This specialized service is provided to assist students in getting the individualized attention in the areas most needed; for example application completion, writing a […]
FORWARD NM rotates approximately 60 learners per year from various disciplines including Family Medicine Residency, medical students, dental students, nurse practitioner students, and physician’s assistant students. For more information or to request an internship, shadowing experience or rotation contact us. Rural rotations Program staff work with higher education institutions to […]
Dream Makers Health Career Clubs Dream Makers health career clubs stimulate students grade 6th through 12th to pursue health related careers. The club highlights numerous healthcare professions and the college requirements, as well as the important role of health disparities and diversity in healthcare. During the sessions, the participants have […]
The National Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program was established in the U.S. in 1972 to improve the supply, distribution, retention and quality of primary care and other health practitioners in medically underserved areas. The program is part of a national effort to improve access to health services through changes […]
Patient and Community Health Support Systems is a model for the integration of Community Health Workers into primary care. Based on the successful programs established by Hidalgo Medical Services, the model has resulted in improved patient health outcomes and lowered health care costs. Southwest Center for Health Innovation (CHI) staff […]
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