University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
Neurological surgeryUniversity-basedIMG: HIGH
Albuquerque, NM(Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Area Metro)
5
Positions
#96
Specialty Rank
$65,550
PGY1 Salary
33.3%
IMG %
#96
Neurological surgery Ranking
19th Percentile
Top 81% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 1603400001
- NRMP Code:
- 1962160C1STEP
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 24
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 80
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 80
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1.5
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 6/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 2.40
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 12
- Female Faculty:
- 16.7%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Training and supporting future academic neurosurgeons is at the heart of our residency program. The unprecedented APP support allows for residents to learn clinical neurosurgery and be productive with their research endeavors. Our residency is centered around clinical excellence and academic productivity. We support resident research by having medical students collaborate with the residents to support the resident research efforts.
Program Offers & Benefits
- On-call meal allowance
- iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Educational Opportunities
- Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
- Formal program to foster interprofessional teamwork
- Economics of health care systems curriculum
- Academic support for USMLE Step 3 preparation
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Salary Progression
$65,550
PGY-1
$67,676
PGY-2
$70,139
PGY-3
$72,736
PGY-4
$75,887
PGY-5
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
- 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:
- 1603400001
- NRMP Code:
- 1962160C1STEP
- Total Positions:
- 5
- Interviews:
- 24
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Christian Ricks
- Email:
- cbricks@salud.unm.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/1/2026 - 9/30/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/18/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- No
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 215
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
COMLEX Requirements
- COMLEX Level 1:
- Yes
- COMLEX Level 2:
- Yes
Program Start Dates & Match Information
Start Dates
- Available Start Dates:
- July
- July Start Date:
- July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1962160C1
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:
- Luisa Mariscal
- Contact Email:
- lmariscal@salud.unm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 1
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:1PGY-2:1PGY-3:1PGY-4:1PGY-5:1
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 33.3%
- IMG Classification
- HIGH
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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