University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
Nephrology (IM)University-basedIMG: HIGH
Albuquerque, NM
8
Positions
85.7%
IMG %
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Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1483421119
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J-1 through ECFMG
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.40
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.00
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 2
- Female Faculty:
- 43.80%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
We provide intensive training in a supportive environment in all aspects of nephrology as part of our commitment to the diverse underserved population of New Mexico. Highlights include extensive exposure to critical care nephrology at a level 1 trauma center and the state's largest ECMO center; all forms of RRT (CRRT, SLED, IHD, and PD); kidney transplant; interventional nephrology; plasma exchange; and multiple subspecialty clinics (e.g., GN/onco-neph, diabetic CKD, peds-to-adult transition).
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
- Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- Hospice/home care experience
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$72,736
PGY-1
$72,736
PGY-4
$75,887
PGY-5
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
Demographics & Community
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Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1483421119
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/15/2026 - 10/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 8/1/2026 - 10/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Previous GME Required:
- Yes, with exceptions
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July, Negotiable
- July Start Date:
- July 1
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1962148F0, 1962148F1, 1962148F2
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 49
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 85.7%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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