University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Participation in yearly Self-Assessment Fellows' Exam (SAFE) exam provided by AUGS to aid fellows in self-assessment. There is an opportunity for a Master's in Clinical Research (with additional thesis independent study year after PGY-7) within the University, and also a Certificate in Clinical Research through our NIH-sponsored Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC). All University-level courses can be minimal to no cost with tuition remission, including advanced language in Spanish.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kate Meriwether, MD
Univ of New Mexico
Primary Program Contact
Anjelica Baros
Univ of New Mexico
Locations
Univ of New Mexico
MSC 10 5580
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
3001 Broadmoor Blvd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
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 Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- 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
Interview Period Starts
Apr 1, 2026 - May 31, 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 HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-7
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.