University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity-basedIMG: CHALLENGING
Albuquerque, NM(Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Area Metro)
12
Positions
#85
Specialty Rank
$65,550
PGY1 Salary
0.0%
IMG %
#85
Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Ranking
36th Percentile
Top 64% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 2803421126
- NRMP Code:
- 1962280C0YOG
- Program Type:
- University-based
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 37
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff:
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 50
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 10
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 1
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 4/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 21
- Faculty Ratio:
- 1.30
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 37.5%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 45%
- Ambulatory Non-Hospital:
- 15%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
Excellent clinical training: no fellowship trainees, our hospitals are the primary referral center for Otolaryngology for the entire state of New Mexico. In addition, UNMH is a safety net hospital tasked to care for all patients who come to us, regardless of insurance or socioeconomic status. These factors lead to a tremendous volume and diversity of patients, diagnoses and training opportunities.
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
- Debt management/financial counseling
- International experience/global health
- Resident/fellow retreats
Research Opportunities
Research Rotation
Required
Duration
12 weeks
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
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
Group Life Insurance:Fully Paid by Institution
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
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:
- 2803421126
- NRMP Code:
- 1962280C0YOG
- Total Positions:
- 12
- Interviews:
- 37
- Program Type:
- University-based
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Duncan Alexander Meiklejohn
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/25/2025 - 10/21/2025
- Interview Period:
- 12/3/2025 - 1/5/2026
- 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:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 215
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:
- June, July
Match Information
- NRMP Main Match:
- Yes
- NRMP Codes:
- 1962280C0
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:
- Pearl M Benavidez
- Contact Email:
- pmbenavidez@salud.unm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 3
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:3PGY-2:3PGY-3:2PGY-4:2PGY-5:2
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
- Paid Leave Days:
- 21
- Unpaid Leave Days:
- 30
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 215
- Years of Graduation Cutoff
- 1 years
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 0.0%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 0.0%
- DO Classification
- CHALLENGING
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