Howard Waitzkin

Howard Waitzkin is a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of New Mexico (UNM). His research focuses on medical sociology, mental health, Latin America, and social policy. He holds a joint Ph.D. and M.D. from Harvard University (1972).

He has been affiliated with research networks such as the Civilian Medical Resources Network and the Latin American Social Medicine initiative. His work explores topics like Medicine and Public Health at the End of Empire, reflecting his interdisciplinary engagement with global health systems.

• Recipient of the 2010-2012 UNM Presidential Teaching Fellowship.
• Active in public sociology through community engagement and academic leadership.

Though no specific grants or labs are listed, his research collaborations emphasize health policy analysis and sociological critiques of medical systems.