University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The MGP Fellowship Program at The University of New Mexico/TriCore Reference Laboratories provides comprehensive training in all areas of molecular pathology including molecular oncology, HLA high-resolution typing, hereditary genetic testing, molecular virology/microbiology, and cytogenetics/FISH. - In addition, training in medical genetics and genetic counseling is provided in pediatric dysmorphology clinic and adult cancer genetics at The University of New Mexico Cancer Center.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Rama Gullapalli, MD, PhD
University of New Mexico SOM
Primary Program Contact
Kristen Broesder, BA
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Locations
University of New Mexico SOM
1 Univ. of New Mexico
Msc. 4640
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
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
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Feb 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 1, 2025 - Mar 1, 2026
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
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
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.