University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
As the only level 1 trauma center and only brain injury rehabilitation program in the state, the University of New Mexico is an ACGME accredited, high volume program serving a medically complex, culturally, and racially diverse patient population. Fellows experience all aspects of brain injury care including a robust critical and acute care consult service including LTAC, disorders of consciousness, a locked inpatient rehabilitation brain injury ward, and longitudinal outpatient experience.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
W Austin Davis, MD
University of New Mexico
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Varela, MD
Univ of New Mexico
Locations
University of New Mexico
Brain Injury Medicine Program
505 Elm St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2500
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
505 Elm St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
1501 San Pedro Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505 Elm St Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87102
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
- 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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Oct 24, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Oct 23, 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
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Group life 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 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.