Combined BAMD Program

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Combined BA/MD Degree Program
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Updated 10.22.09
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Predictors of Rural Practice

• Rural Background
• Underrepresented minorities
• Training in rural or underserved areas - BA/MD
  students participate in community
  service-learning experiences in rural and
  medically-underserved areas
• Graduation from primary care training programs -
  BA/MD seminars focus on the healthcare needs of
  New Mexico

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Combined BA/MD Degree ProgramOverview

• Partnership degree program between the School of
  Medicine and the College of Arts Sciences
• Program designed to help alleviate New Mexicos
  physician shortage, especially in our
  medically-underserved areas
• Expands medical school class from 75 to 100
  students
• Admit a diverse class of 28 NM high school
  seniors with a commitment to practicing medicine
  in NM communities with the greatest need
• Current Update 4 classes currently enrolled in
  undergraduate BA/MD program 1st class of
  medical students to enter in 2010 2 BA/MD
  students completed undergraduate program May 2009
  entered the UNM School of Medicine in fall
  2009.

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Curriculum Student Services

• Curriculum and training focus on the healthcare
  needs of New Mexicans
• Three Undergraduate Degree Choices Curriculum
  emphasizing liberal arts, social sciences and
  humanities, with strong preparation in the
  sciencesIntegrated health seminars
• Throughout the 4 years of undergraduate
  curriculum on New Mexicos health issues
• Participation in summer service-learning
  experiences
• In rural communities that are medically-underserv
  edSupportive Learning Environment- Peer
  Faculty Clinician Mentors- Living Learning
  Communities- Specialized Academic Advising-
  Scholarship Financial Aid Packages- Tutoring
  Supplemental Instruction - MCAT Preparatory
  Course

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Admissions

• Admission to the BA/MD Program is based on a
  combination of factors
• Demonstrated commitment to serving New Mexicans
  (i.e. Community involvement volunteer service)
• Desire to serve New Mexico communities that are
  medically-underserved
• Academic Excellence
• (Required) Math ACT sub-score of 22 or Math SAT
  sub-score of 510
• Honors and awards
• Leadership Skills
• Personal statement
• Letters of recommendation
• Applicants achieving the required Math ACT or SAT
  subscore (by Nov 15th) will automatically be
  invited to interview.
• BA/MD Admissions Committee
• Comprised of (approx) School of Medicine faculty,
  College of Arts Sciences faculty and community
  members. BA/MD Application Deadline is November
  15th (of the applicants senior year) Online
  Application http//hsc.unm.edu/som/combinedbamd/
  

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2006 Applicants

• Total Applicants 141 91 interviewed 30
  selected

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2007 Applicants

• Total Applicants 188 108 interviewed 28
  selected

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2008 Applicants
Total Applicants 187 125 interviewed 28
selected
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2009 Applicants

• Total Applicants 201 163 interviewed 28
  selected

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Hometowns of 2006 09 BA/MD Matriculates

• Entry Class 2006
• 70 from outside of Albuq Urban Area
• 16 Female / 14 Male
• Average GPA 4.11
• Average ACT 26.5
• Entry Class 2007
• 68 from outside of Albuq Urban Area
• 16 Female / 12 Male
• Average GPA 4.10
• Average ACT 26.6
• Entry Class 2008
• 64 from outside of Albuq Urban Area
• 18 Female / 10 Male
• Average GPA 4.04
• Average ACT 26.3
• Entry Class 2009
• 68 from outside of Albuq Urban Area
• 11 Female / 17 Male
• Average GPA 4.10

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UNM Combined BA/MD Degree Program 2006-09
Applicants
African American 2, 14
Male 37
Urban 44
Asian/Pacific Islander 11, 82
Native American 7, 51
Hispanic/Latino 44
New Mexico Residents 99.9
Female 63
Rural 56
Non-Hispanic White 32
Residency Status
Gender
Self-Described Ethnicity
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UNM Combined BA/MD Degree Program2006-2009
Matriculates
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BA/MD Program Information

• Website
• http//hsc.unm.edu/som/combinedbamd
• Phone
• 505.925.4500 or 1.877.977.BAMD
• Email
• combinedbamd_at_salud.unm.edu