University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Welcome to New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment! As the only academic medical center and level 1 trauma center for our state, the University of New Mexico offers superb clinical care and educational opportunities, working with diverse patients from an expansive catchment area. In parallel, the New Mexico VA Health Care System serves as the focal point for the medical care of our state's Veterans, with robust clinical and educational offerings.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Brant William Hager, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Desirae Rosales
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr
Locations
Univ of New Mexico Health Sciences Ctr
Truman Health Services Bldg F
801 Encino Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
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 from a department chair
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
Dec 5, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 4, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Dec 11, 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-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.