University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The UNM Department of Dermatology fosters a supportive culture of respect, accountability, teamwork, and wellness. Our faculty are dedicated to training outstanding dermatologists through comprehensive clinical experiences in general, pediatric, surgical, cosmetic, and dermatopathology, teledermatology, and specialty clinics. Residents gain expertise in managing complex skin diseases and skin cancers while developing professionalism, clinical judgment, and leadership through progressive responsi
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
John Durkin, MD, MBA, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lalita Lopez
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Locations
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr
Dept of Dermatology MSC07 4240
1021 Medical Arts Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
1501 San Pedro Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
1001 Woodward Pl Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
6200 Uptown Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 97110
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Open House
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Position Type(s) Offered:
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 2 through Year 4
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 21 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.