University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
DermatologyUniversity-basedIMG: MODERATE
Albuquerque, NM(Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#91
Specialty Rank
$67,676
PGY1 Salary
10.0%
IMG %
#91
Dermatology Ranking
37th Percentile
Top 63% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 0803400055
- NRMP Code:
- 1962080R0
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 31
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 24
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.6
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.70
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 11
- Part-Time Physicians:
- 5
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 68%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 2%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
UNM Dept of Dermatology serves the needs of a diverse multicultural population of patients of all ages from the Albuquerque region and is a referral center for the state of New Mexico. Residents gain experience caring for patients with complex dermatologic diseases and benign and malignant skin tumors. We are committed to providing the highest quality care for patients with skin, hair and nail diseases through our clinic, and to providing excellence in education for our community and trainees.
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Not available
Salary Progression
$67,676
PGY-1
$67,676
PGY-2
$70,139
PGY-3
$72,736
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
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:
- 0803400055
- NRMP Code:
- 1962080R0
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 31
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- John Durkin
- Email:
- JDurkin@salud.unm.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2025 - 11/1/2025
- Interview Period:
- 1/10/2026 - 1/31/2026
- 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, require USMLE scores for all applicants
- COMLEX Level 2:
- No, require USMLE scores for all applicants
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- No
- NRMP Codes:
- 1962080A0
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:
- Kathy Freise
- Contact Email:
- kfreise@salud.unm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 4
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:4PGY-2:4PGY-3:4
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 42
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 10.0%
- IMG Classification
- MODERATE
- IMG Specialty Percentile
- 10th percentile
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 20.0%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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