University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
Our program is the only Urology training program in the state. We serve one of the largest populations of Native Americans and underrepresented minorities. The training program encompasses a broad array of experiences in the academic, private and veterans hospitals.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Frances Alba, MD, XMD, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Eloy Cano, MD
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Locations
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Dept of Surgery MSC 10 5610
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
5901 Harper Dr Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87125-6666
3001 Broadmoor Blvd Ne
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- NRMP Main Match
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 1 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: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
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
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
Oct 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 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 occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 1 through Year 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.