University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
OphthalmologyUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Albuquerque, NM(Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#115
Specialty Rank
$65,550
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#115
Ophthalmology Ranking
8th Percentile
Top 92% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403466001
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- - YOG C
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 8
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 25%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 100%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of New Mexico Ophthalmology residency training program seeks to graduate well trained eye surgeons through a rigorous curriculum that intentionalizes personal and professional growth tailored to the individual needs and experiences of each trainee. We take great pride in the cohesiveness and camaraderie among our team, and we are committed to an experience that is positive and productive, and is focused on caring for the many communities we serve.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-site child care
- 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)
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$65,550
PGY-1
$67,676
PGY-2
$70,139
PGY-3
$72,736
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
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Location & Lifestyle
Location Overview
Cost of Living & Housing
- Cost of Living Index
- 83(US avg: 100)
- Median Home Price
- $223K
- Median Monthly Rent
- $1.0K/mo
- Median Household Income
- $53K
- Rent as % of Resident Salary
- 17.5%(FREIDA)
Demographics & Community
- Population
- 42K
- Median Age
- 33 years
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 0.57
- Poverty Rate
- 13.0%
- Unemployment Rate
- 12.0%
Climate & Weather
Summer
83°F
Winter
53°F
Sunny Days
255 days
Precipitation
42"
Humidity
58%
Local Cost of Goods & Services
Coffee
$5.00
Restaurant Meal
13.32
Gas (per gallon)
$4.11
Gym Membership
49
Purchasing Power AnalysisEnhanced Data
Cost data updated: 6/12/2025
Application Information
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2403466001
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 36
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- James Cho
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 7/1/2026 - 8/1/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/27/2026 - 12/19/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine
- Contact Person:
- Celia Baca
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:3PGY-4:3
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 84
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- - YOG C
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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