University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The University of New Mexico Pediatric Residency program is a rigorous training experience in a supportive environment. We serve a variety of medically undeserved and minority populations from across NM and surrounding states. We are family friendly, offering a New Parent elective as an option for our growing families. We have many wellness initiatives at our institution and in our program and many unique elective available to best tailor your training to your career goals!
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rebecca Rotello Craig, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Gabby Trujillo
Univ of New Mexico
Locations
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
MSC10 5590
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
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
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
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 15, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 21, 2025 - Jan 14, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 15, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 20, 2026 - Jan 13, 2027
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
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.