Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program
University of New Mexico School of MedicineUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program in Albuquerque, NM. It has 7 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 23 residents in training. It reports 4.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $56,625. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.
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Overview
Accredited since 2019 · 4 years · Last ACGME review 2021
IMG Fit
IMG-friendliness score
Application requirements
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Match & Tracks
NRMP match trend
Listed in the NRMP directory as “Univ of New Mexico SOM-NM”.
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Training tracks
Rural
RuralResearch track/fellowship (non-ACGME accredited)
ResearchAcademic or clinician educator
OtherResidents
Cohort composition
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Affiliated medical schools
Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).
Resident roster
Resident roster — data pending
Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.
Schedule & Culture
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Hospital & Location
Hospital quality
For nearly 100 years, Lovelace Health System has set new standards of care in New Mexico through revolutionary advances in medicine and surgery. Today, that legacy of accomplishment continues in our commitment to advanced technology and sensitive care. At Lovelace, we believe that each encounter with a patient or health care consumer offers an opportunity to make a difference in their health and well-being – and in our reputation for caring, customer service and positive outcomes. We've made investments in technology and programs to meet Albuquerque's evolving needs. With a network of acute care hospitals and Lovelace Medical Group clinics, we serve patients throughout the greater Albuquerque and Rio Rancho metropolitan area, as well as Roswell. We not only strive to be the provider of choice for patients, but employer of choice for health care professionals in New Mexico.
Source: FREIDA facility profile.
Primary teaching site: Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital · Albuquerque, NM
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Clinical sites
Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital
PrimaryUniversity of New Mexico Hospital
Raymond G Murphy VA Medical Center
Carrie Tingley Hospital
Location
Rental market & livability
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Livability
County figures for Bernalillo County, New Mexico (US Census ACS).
County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).
Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.
People
Leadership
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is University of New Mexico School of Medicine located?
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine is located in Albuquerque, NM.
- Is University of New Mexico School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
- Yes — University of New Mexico School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
- How many residents are at University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine has approximately 23 residents in training.
- Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
- Yes — 4.3% of University of New Mexico School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
- What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of New Mexico School of Medicine require?
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- What is the resident salary at University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $56,625. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
- How do I apply to University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
- US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of New Mexico School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
- Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
- Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency program positions as they appear.