NM LEND long-term trainees complete 300 hours or more of interdisciplinary leadership training. This training is typically completed Fall and Spring academic semesters. NM LEND training includes didactic seminars, leadership training and project, mentored clinical experiences, research, family/trainee matches and hands-on training in public policy. The experience is individually tailored to the interests of the trainee. All NM LEND trainees complete a set of requirements in the areas of interdisciplinary leadership, clinical, research, family, and public policy.
NM LEND trainees have the option of participating in the NM LEND program for academic credit.
Courses are offered in:
Depending on the discipline, NM LEND trainees have the option of participating in advanced clinical training at the Center for Development & Disability.
Introductory and advanced training is provided in the field of Autism.
There are opportunities for UNM students and mid career professionals for short and medium term training in the NM LEND program. For further information about these training opportunities contact NM LEND faculty in your professional discipline or Sandy Heimerl (sheimerl@salud.unm.edu), NM LEND Training Director.