Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program offers a three-year, community-based training focused on full spectrum family medicine. Sponsored by Memorial Medical Center of Las Cruces, the program emphasizes health equity, social justice, and integrated behavioral medicine, aiming to prepare residents for practice in rural and under-served areas. With a strong commitment to community engagement and collaborative education, this unopposed residency program offers diverse clinical experiences that equip graduates to address health disparities. Their training is enhanced by partnerships with local organizations and comprehensive educational rotations.
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Program Details
Specialty
Family Medicine
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does accept graduates of international medical schools if they hold a currently valid ECFMG certificate. This implies that they are IMG-friendly, provided that applicants meet the specified eligibility criteria, including visa sponsorship through a J-1 visa for international applicants.
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Program Website
Address
2605 Terrace Drive, Las Cruces, NM, 88011, United States
Program Director
Donna Madrid
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Current Residents
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The current resident roster information is not specified in the text, and thus is labeled as unknown.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents at SNMFMRP experience a strong and varied training that includes integrated behavioral medicine, border health, health policy, obstetrics, pediatrics, and rural medicine. They engage in hands-on experiences that prepare them to work in community-focused health care.
Application
All physicians must submit their application through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS) and meet several eligibility criteria including being a graduate of an LCME-accredited medical school in the U.S. or Canada, possessing a valid work authorization on a J-1 visa if not a U.S. citizen, and complying with other outlined requirements. Residents can expect virtual interviews for the 2022-2023 season as recommended by the AAMC, which promotes equity and accessibility in the application process.
# of Locations
Residents work primarily at Memorial Medical Center and the Family Medicine Center, participating in rotations that span various community-focused sites.
Fellowship
The program offers a strong focus on integrated behavioral medicine and has affiliations with various institutions for fellowships, although specific fellowships are not detailed in the text. However, opportunities for post-graduation plans are indicated through training in community contexts involving social medicine, health equity, and collaboration with institutional partners.
Resident Life
Overview
The Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program is the only community based, unopposed, three-year Family Medicine residency in New Mexico, focusing on health equity and social medicine.
On Call Schedule
Night float system
# of Years of Program
The program is three years long (PGY1, PGY2, PGY3) with a strong focus on community and health equity.
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Alumni
Over 60% of graduates of the Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program remain in New Mexico and West Texas, succeeding in various fields including primary care, hospital medicine, and a range of fellowships relevant to their training. Specific outcomes are highlighted through their participation in health policy, community health initiatives, and integration into local practice settings.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
PGY 1 Salary: $54,600<br>PGY 2 Salary: $56,800<br>PGY 3 Salary: $59,300<br>15 days vacation, 5 days CME, 5 days illness. Health & dental insurance, professional liability, and life insurance are provided.
PGY-1 Salary
54600
Vacation
Residents are allocated 15 days of vacation, with an additional 5 days for CME and 5 days for illness. Unused vacation can be carried over, but the specifics on the process for requesting time off are not detailed in the text.