Accepting applications for training that begins in
No
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
August
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UNM pain medicine fellowship is a unique program in a unique setting. We are the only program in the state with a multimillion patient population. We see a variety of pathology and enjoy unlimited new patients. Our friendly and enthusiastic faculty is credentialed for cutting-edge pain therapies, including, vertebral stabilization, implantation of pain modulatory devices, and minimally invasive spinal procedures. It's a fun place with plenty of sunshine!
Total Program Size
5
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
4
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1962530F0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
17
Required letters of recommendation
3
Application period 2026-2027
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
215
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
215
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
550
Minimum score
575
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
2
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
65
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
18
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
3
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
90
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
20
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
5303404016
Beeper or Home Call
16
Program Director
First Name
Radhika
Last Name
Grandhe
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of New Mexico
Pain Med Pgm MSC10 6000
1 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
United States
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.623199 35.086299)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Rossela
Last Name
Martinez
Address
Univ of New Mexico Sch of Med
Pain Med Pgm
1 University Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.623199 35.086299)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
19.40
% IMG
52.70
% DO
27.70
% Female
19.40
% Male
80.50
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
2
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
37.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | |||
| Year 2 | |||
| Year 3 | |||
| Year 4 | |||
| Year 5 | $65,533 | 15 | 5 |
Total Positions
5
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Medical education gap
Clinical experience in the US
August Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes
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