Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Program start dates
June
July
Negotiable
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features
UNM is the only internal medicine training site in the State of New Mexico. As the tertiary and quaternary care center, clinical case diversity is excellent. Dedicated block didactics and a 3+1 augment resident learning and wellness.
Total Program Size
44
30
28
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
Yes
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
NRMP Match Codes
1962140P1
1962140C0
1962140P0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
430
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
200
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
499
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
36
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
4
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
16
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
10
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
33
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Formal mentoring program
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to develop teaching skills
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Economics of health care systems curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Hospitalist
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
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
Fully Paid by Institution
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Fully Paid by Institution
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
35
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1403421247
Beeper or Home Call
0
0
Program Director
First Name
Sara
Last Name
Combs
Degrees
MD
Address
Univ of New Mexico HSC
MSC10 5550
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuqerque, NM 87131
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.62 35.09)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Mariah
Middle Name
R
Last Name
Smith-Fassler
Degrees
BA
Address
Univ of New Mexico HSC
MSC10-5550
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
United States
Phone
Fax
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.62 35.09)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
51.00
% IMG
17.00
% DO
31.90
% Female
43.20
% Male
56.70
Total Physician
270
Total Non Physician
29
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
49.50
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
2.40
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | |||
| Year | |||
| Year |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $59,625 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $61,384 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $63,618 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
102
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
Part-time/shared schedule positions
On-call meal allowance
Medical education gap
Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
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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