University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The University of New Mexico Ophthalmology residency training program seeks to graduate well trained eye surgeons through a rigorous curriculum that intentionalizes personal and professional growth tailored to the individual needs and experiences of each trainee. We take great pride in the cohesiveness and camaraderie among our team, and we are committed to an experience that is positive and productive, and is focused on caring for the many communities we serve.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Alexander Davis, MD, PhD
University of New Mexico School of Medi
Primary Program Contact
Celia Baca, MD
University of New Mexico School of Medi
Locations
University of New Mexico School of Medi
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
1 University of New Mexico, MSC 11 6052
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)
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- ERAS®
- 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
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
Aug 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 27, 2026 - Dec 19, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-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.