Programs/Public health and general preventive medicine/University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
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Public health and general preventive medicineUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Albuquerque, NM(Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Area Metro)
8
Positions
$67,676
PGY1 Salary
50.0%
IMG %
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3803413133
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 20
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 40
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 8
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 6
- Non-Physician Staff:
- 1
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 1
- Female Faculty:
- 60%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 20%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 10%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UNM offers a variety of experiences with community partners and NM Department of Health. Residents complete an MPH degree to complement clinical practice or prepare them for public health careers. All receive solid training in general preventive medicine, with ample opportunity to focus on occupational and addiction medicine. Flexible learning plans allow exploration of interests in other specialty areas. Residents engage with diverse populations of NM and contribute positively to the community.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Integrative medicine curriculum
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Alternative/complementary medicine curriculum
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Debt management/financial counseling
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
- Off-campus electives
- MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Optional
Salary Progression
$67,676
PGY-1
$67,676
PGY-2
$70,139
PGY-3
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
- 17.0%
Demographics & Community
- Metropolitan Population
- 2,112,463
- 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:
- 3803413133
- Total Positions:
- 8
- Interviews:
- 20
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Denece Odland Kesler
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 3/1/2027
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 3/1/2027
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Previous GME Required:
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- No
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1962380R0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- University of New Mexico Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- University of New Mexico Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Raquel Trujillo
- Contact Email:
- [email protected]
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:
- 30
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 60
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 50.0%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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