University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The primary purpose of our psychiatric residency program is the outstanding education and training of residents. Our program emphasizes training of providers who will become particularly adept at serving the unique demographic and socioeconomic needs of New Mexico, as well as those of the national and individual areas of interest, including a well-rounded balance of neurobiological, epidemiological, psychological, and socio-cultural aspects of psychiatry.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Kristina Sowar, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Lorraine Koleski, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr
Locations
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Dept of Psychiatry MSC09 5030
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
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
- 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: Clinical experience in the US
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
Sep 29, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2025 - Dec 19, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Sep 28, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 12, 2026 - Dec 18, 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
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.