University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
We provide intensive training in a supportive environment in all aspects of nephrology as part of our commitment to the diverse underserved population of New Mexico. Highlights include extensive exposure to critical care nephrology at a level 1 trauma center and the state's largest ECMO center; all forms of RRT (CRRT, SLED, IHD, and PD); kidney transplant; interventional nephrology; plasma exchange; and multiple subspecialty clinics (e.g., GN/onco-neph, diabetic CKD, peds-to-adult transition).
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Namita Singh, MD
University of New Mexico
Primary Program Contact
Robin Mandell
Univ of New Mexico
Locations
University of New Mexico
Msc 04-2785
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
1501 San Pedro Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
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
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Offer Dates
Aug 1, 2025 - Oct 17, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Oct 15, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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
PGY-4 through PGY-5
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.