University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
Hospice and Palliative MedicineUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Albuquerque, NM
4
Positions
$72,736
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5403414110
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 15
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2.00
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 2/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.80
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 9
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 7
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 4
- Female Faculty:
- 100.00%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 8%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UNM offers the only palliative medicine fellowship at New Mexico's sole academic medical center and Level 1 Trauma Center. Fellows train in a trauma-informed, whole-person care model that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual suffering. With a focus on underserved and Native populations, our program provides rich clinical experiences in a diverse, rural state, preparing fellows to deliver compassionate, equitable care.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- On-call meal allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$72,736
PGY-1
$72,736
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
Demographics data not available
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 5403414110
- Total Positions:
- 4
- Interviews:
- 15
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 9/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/17/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1962540F0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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