UNM Physical Therapy Program

Are you a health professional in New Mexico? Do you have student loans? Take a look at this scholarship opportunity!

The Health Professional Loan Repayment Program (HPLRP) offers eligible practicing healthcare professionals assistance with repaying outstanding student loans in exchange for working in designated New Mexico shortage areas.

Eligibility requirements include:
• Providing direct clinical care under New Mexico licensing laws
• Agreeing to work full-time in a health professional shortage area for at least three years (part-time may qualify for prorated awards)
• Being a bona fide U.S. citizen
• Being a New Mexico resident

The online application opens June 1, 2026, and closes July 31, 2026.

Don’t miss this opportunity to receive student loan repayment assistance while making a difference in New Mexico communities.

Click the link below for additional details and application information.

Health Professional Loan Repayment Program | NM HED | NM Higher Education Department The purpose of the New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program is to provide repayment for outstanding student loans of practicing health professionals.

As our graduating class prepares to take the next step in their professional journeys, there is a deep sense of pride and fulfillment that comes with completing such a rigorous doctoral program. This achievement reflects not only the dedication and perseverance of our students, but also the unwavering commitment of our faculty to delivering a curriculum designed to set them up for success.
Beyond a sense of accomplishment, this experience helps shape the standard of excellence and passion our graduates carry forward into the physical therapy profession.
One of our soon-to-be graduates' shares—“Thank you for everything. You’ve built an amazing program. I’ve told you this before, but I’ll say it again. Almost all of my years in school felt like it was a waste of time. It wasn't until I was in the DPT program at UNM that I truly knew without a shadow if a doubt that the education being provided was truly excellent and worth my time."
Congratulations to our graduates, we can't wait to see what you accomplish!👏

New FlexCast Episode Is Live: What It Takes: Strategies Behind 100% NPTE Pass Rates

What does it actually take to prepare students for success on the NPTE?

In this episode of FlexCast, we’re joined by Beth Moody-Jones, PT, DPT, EdD, MS, OCS (University of New Mexico Albuquerque) and Jessica Cammarata, DPT, EdD, NCS (Saint Francis University), whose programs have achieved 100% first-time pass rates.

They break down the strategies behind their success and provide practical, proven approaches to strengthen student outcomes.

Listen now on Apple and Spotify.

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/acapt-flexcast-conversations-in-academic-physical-therapy/id1862153884
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LWsOo2WzPxWZ7kFwE1Aex?si=854f1dc0428f495c&nd=1&dlsi=9f20cd2e8147493c