Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
June
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

The University of New Mexico Pediatric Residency program is a rigorous training experience in a supportive environment. We serve a variety of medically underserved and minority populations from across NM and surrounding states. We are family friendly, offering a New Parent elective as an option for our growing families. We have many wellness initiatives at our institution and in our program and many unique electives available to best tailor your training to your career goals!

Total Program Size
21
21
21
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
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
1962320C0
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
270
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
196
Step 2 required
No
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
Part-time Paid Physicians
27
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
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)
24
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.80
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
7
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
40
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
20
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Integrative medicine curriculum
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
Debt management/financial counseling
International experience/global health
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
Hospice/home care experience
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Special Tracks
Primary care
Rural
Hospitalist
Research track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
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
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
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
90
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Optional
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
3203411138
Beeper or Home Call
0
2
2
Program Director
First Name
Rebecca
Middle Name
Rotello
Last Name
Craig
Degrees
MD
Address

Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
MSC10 5590
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.62 35.09)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Stephanie
Last Name
Barnett
Degrees
MPH
Address

Univ of New Mexico
MSC10 5590
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.62 35.09)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
33.80
% IMG
10.40
% DO
55.60
% Female
68.40
% Male
31.50
Total Physician
96
Total Non Physician
14
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
71.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.30
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1 $59,456 21 21
Year 2 $61,384 21 21
Year 3 $63,618 21 21
Total Positions
63
Level 2 required
No
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
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
No