University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
1. We have an OR and Trauma heavy program. Lots of autonomy and typical pairing is one attending and one resident per case. There is enough volume that we do not get overlap of residents with our fellows. 2. We offer all areas of Orthopaedic surgery and residents do not need to travel out of state to get all required cases and training. 3. We have a culture in the program that is more of a family and supportive of each other. 4. A unique patient population of rural and urban communities.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Selina Rae Silva, MD, BS
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Michael W Morris, BS
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Locations
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Dept of Orthopaedics MSC10 5600
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
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of 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
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 5 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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 10, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 10, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 1, 2027 - Jan 31, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 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.