University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Albuquerque, NMLast Updated: 8/20/2026

About This Program

UNM Geriatric Psychiatry fellowship specializes in neuromodulation and neuropsychology (didactics and clinical experience).

Program Length

1 Year

First Year Positions

2 Positions

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Avg Work Hours

40 Hours/Week

Program Setting

University

Application Service

Direct to Program

Program Statistics

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Compensation

$76K

21 Vacation Days
21 Sick Days

View All Benefits

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Christopher C Abbott, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr

[email protected]
(505) 272-8244

Primary Program Contact

Karla Victoria Tavarez
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr

[email protected]

Survey Received: 6/23/2026

Program ID: 4073412063

Locations

Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr
Dept of Psychiatry MSC09 5030
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Sponsor Location

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156

Participant Locations

PRIMARY TEACHING SITE

Raymond G Murphy VA Medical Center

1501 San Pedro Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108

University of New Mexico Hospital

2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745

Application Information

Applicant Interview Format

Virtual

Interviews Conducted Last Year

Interviews/First Year Positions

Program Participation

No Program Match

Program Offers

Open House

Medical Exam Licensing Requirements for Interview Consideration

U.S. MD Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

IMG Applicants

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 1

Yes

Must Have Passed USMLE Step 2 CK

Yes

DO Applicants

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 1

Yes

Must Have Passed COMLEX Level 2

Yes

Requires the USMLE Step 1 and/or Step 2 CK

Specialty-Specific Standardized Letter Required

Specialty-specific standardized letter requirements

Yes

Recommendation Letter Requirements

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Minimum

3 Letters

Maximum

Required Letter Writers

Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Program Director

Additional Eligibility Information

Requires Previous GME

Yes

Number of previous GME years required

4 year(s)

Required Supplemental Information

Osteopathic Recognition

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/Resident Ratio

1.2:1

Program Faculty

Female Faculty

50%

Faculty Distribution

Physicians (3)

Non-Physicians (--)

Work Environment

Work Schedule

Program Start Dates

July 1, August 1

Avg Hours/Week on Duty (During First Year)

40 Hours

Maximum Consecutive Hours on Duty (During First Year)

12 Hours

Avg Number of 24 Hour Off Duty Periods Per Week (During First Year)

2.00

Program Allows Moonlighting (Beyond PGY-1)

Yes

Night Float System

Call Schedule

Most Taxing Schedule & Frequency Per Year

Beeper or Home Call (Weeks / Year)

Year 1 - N/A

NGO

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.

J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG

Yes

H-1B visa

F-1 visa (OPT 1st year)

Program Size

Current Residents

Year 12

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Application service release date

Interview Offer Dates

Specialty Universal Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Structured Didactic Activities

4 Hours

Hospital Outpatient

50%

Non-Hospital Ambulatory Care

15%

Employment Policies & Benefits

Part-time/shared schedule positions

On-site child care

Subsidized child care

On-call meal allowance

iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance

Educational Benefits

Offered

Integrative medicine curriculum

Yes

Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)

Yes

Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork

Yes

Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language

Yes

Debt management/financial counseling

Yes

Resident/fellow retreats

Yes

Off-campus electives

Yes

Hospice/home care experience

Yes

MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training

Yes

Research rotation

Optional

Not Offered

Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum

Economics of health care systems curriculum

Academic support for USMLE Step 3 and/or COMLEX-USA Level 3 preparation

International experience/global health

Tracks & Educational Features

Offered

Research track/non-accredited fellowship track

Yes

Rural track

Yes

Not Offered

Primary care track

Hospitalist track

Women's health track

Academic or clinician educator track

Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length

Evaluations

Program Evaluations

Aggregate resident Milestone achievements

Yes

Graduates board certification pass rates

Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)

Resident Evaluations

Patient surveys

Portfolio system

Yes

Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)

Medical Insurance Coverage

Institution & Resident Share Cost

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

Fully Paid by Institution

Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV

Salary Compensation

$76K

Year 5

$75,887

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.

Vacation Days21

Sick Days21

Family & Medical Leave Policy

Maximum # of paid days

21 days

Maximum # of unpaid days

120 days

For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.

Quality of Life Information*

Albuquerque, NM

Purchasing Power Index

Safety Index

Health Care Index

Climate Index

Cost of Living Index

Property Price to Income Ratio

Traffic Commute Time Index

Pollution Index

Estimated Monthly Costs

Estimated cost does not include rent.

Family of 4

Single Person

*Source: Numbeo

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University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

About This Program

Program Statistics

Compensation

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Contact Information

Program Director

Primary Program Contact

Locations

Application Information

No Program Match

Open House

U.S. MD Applicants

IMG Applicants

DO Applicants

Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)

Required Letter Writers

Medical School Graduation Timeline

Gap Experience Requirement

Resident / Fellow Characteristics

Types of Graduates

Resident Gender

Program Faculty

Faculty Distribution

Work Environment

Visa Status

Program Size

PGY-1 Positions Not Offered

PGY-2 Positions Not Offered

Key Dates & Timelines

2026 - 2027

Program Starts Reviewing Applications

Interview Offer Dates

Average PGY-1 Educational Environment

Employment Policies & Benefits

Educational Benefits

Tracks & Educational Features

Evaluations

Medical Insurance Coverage

Salary Compensation

Vacation & Sick Days

Quality of Life Information*

Estimated Monthly Costs