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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
0
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

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Salary Progression

$67,676
PGY-1
$67,676
PGY-2
$70,139
PGY-3
$72,736
PGY-4
0

Benefits Package Details

Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Group Life Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Inpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Outpatient Mental Health:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Residents):Institution & Resident Share Cost
Major Medical (Dependents):Institution & Resident Share Cost

Location & Lifestyle

Location Overview

City & State
Albuquerque, NM
Metropolitan Area
Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Area
Geographic Region
Mountain
Metropolitan Population
2,112,463

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

Nominal Salary
$67,676
Cost-Adjusted Salary
$81,537
Value Rating
Excellent
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
Program Website:
Visit Website
More Information:
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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-1:4
PGY-2:4
PGY-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

Rankings & Reputation

Program Rankings

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