University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationCommunity-based university affiliatedIMG: CHALLENGING
Albuquerque, NM(Albuquerque, NM Metropolitan Area Metro)
26
Positions
#82
Specialty Rank
$56,625
PGY1 Salary
4.3%
IMG %
#82
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Ranking
23rd Percentile
Top 77% of programs
Program Overview
Program Details
- ACGME Code:
- 3403400001
- NRMP Code:
- 1962340C0STEP
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 59
Contact Information
Admission Requirements
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship:
- J1
Training Details
Training Structure
- Avg Hours/Week:
- 60
- Max Hours on Duty:
- 12
- Avg 24hr Off Duty:
- 2
- Lecture/Conference Hours:
- 8/week
- Night Float:
- No
- Vacation Days:
- 21
- Sick Days:
- 15
- Faculty Ratio:
- 0.60
Faculty & Teaching Environment
- Total Physicians:
- 16
- Female Faculty:
- 50%
- Outpatient Clinic Hours:
- 40%
Special Features & Unique Opportunities
The University of New Mexico PM&R Residency program offers: - Exposure to a broad range of clinical practice models and settings including academic, community, and VA medical centers as well private practice - Opportunities to provide meaningful care in rural and underserved communities - Substantial procedural training across the spectrum of rehabilitation medicine
Program Offers & Benefits
- Free parking
- 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
- Instruction in medical Spanish or other non-English language
- 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
$56,625
PGY-1
$58,461
PGY-2
$60,589
PGY-3
$62,831
PGY-4
Benefits Package Details
Dental Coverage:Institution & Resident Share Cost
Disability Insurance:Institution & Resident Share Cost
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
- 20.3%(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:
- 3403400001
- NRMP Code:
- 1962340C0STEP
- Total Positions:
- 26
- Interviews:
- 59
- Program Type:
- Community-based university affiliated
Contact Information
- Program Director:
- Rebecca Ann Dutton
- Email:
- radutton@salud.unm.edu
- Program Website:
- Visit Website
- More Information:
- More Information
Application Timeline
- Application Period:
- 9/15/2026 - 11/15/2026
- Interview Period:
- 10/1/2026 - 12/15/2026
- Video Interviews:
- Not Available
Application Requirements
- Required Letters:
- 3
- Moonlighting Allowed:
- Yes
Examination Requirements
USMLE Requirements
- Step 1 Required:
- No
- Step 2 Required:
- No
- Min Step 1 Score:
- 210
- Min Step 2 Score:
- 210
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:
- 1962340C0
Institution & Program Size Details
Institution Information
- Institution:
- Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital
- Primary Teaching Site:
- Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital
- Contact Person:
- Dyanna Monahan
- Contact Email:
- dmonahan@salud.unm.edu
Program Size by Year
- First Year Positions:
- 7
- Positions by Year:
- PGY-1:7PGY-2:7PGY-3:7PGY-4:5
Program Policies & Additional Information
- Smoking Policy:
- Smoking Allowed
- Salary Tax Status:
- Yes
IMG/DO Friendliness
International Medical Graduates (IMG)
- Min Step 2 Score
- 210
- Visa Sponsorship
- J-1 through ECFMG
- IMG Percentage
- 4.3%
- IMG Classification
- CHALLENGING
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- DO Percentage
- 30.4%
- DO Classification
- HIGH
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