Honorary Degree: Barry Ramo

Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters

Dr. Barry Ramo’s career as a physician, educator, research, and community leader has profoundly impacted both the University and the State of New Mexico.

He has served as a clinical professor of Medicine and Emergency Medicine at UNM School of Medicine. He was an attending cardiologist at UNM School of Medicine from 2003 to 2016 and continues to contribute as a clinical professor. He was the founder, president and chairman of the New Mexico Heart Institute and has provided world-class cardiovascular care to New Mexicans since 1972.

He has served as medical director for numerous community health initiatives, including Project Heart Start and Be Good to Your Heart, which have educated and empowered thousands of New Mexicans to improve their heart health.

His service on boards, such as the Albuquerque Community Foundation, Albuquerque Museum of Art and History, New Mexico Symphony Orchestra, and Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Health, demonstrates his commitment to the broader well-being and cultural enrichment of the state.

As a health reporter for KOAT-TV and columnist for the Albuquerque Journal, Dr. Ramo has been a trusted source of medical information for the public, helping New Mexicans make informed decisions about their health for over 30 years.