Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Pediatric Residency program at the University of New Mexico aims to train future pediatricians through a rigorous and supportive curriculum tailored to individual career goals. It incorporates flexibility with specialized tracks such as Ambulatory, Hospitalist, Fellowship, and Global and Rural Health. The program emphasizes education, community involvement, and mentorship from leading clinicians. Residents engage in hands-on experiences and have ample opportunities to contribute to academic, clinical, and community settings.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pediatrics
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UNM Pediatric Residency program is supportive of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) as it emphasizes flexibility during training and has a robust professional network, but explicit terminology regarding IMG acceptance is not listed. The program draws from a culturally diverse patient population, and residents are involved in community advocacy and scholarly activities.
Categorical Positions
21
Categorical Positions (detail)
21 categorical pediatric residents per year plus 1 to 2 child neurology residents for their first two years
Program Website
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915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Program Director
Gabby Trujillo and Olga Brown
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Current Residents
Overview
The program hosts 21 categorical residents each academic year with a focus on personalized resident education and a supportive environment. The residency also welcomes one to two Child Neurology residents in their first two years.
PGY-1 MD
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PGY-1 DO
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The curriculum emphasizes resident education and development of physician educators, with active participation in community advocacy and scholarly activities.
Application
Accepting 21 new interns for the 2024-2025 academic year. The application process includes applying through an online portal, including usual documents for residency applications.
# of Locations
The program allows residents to work at the UNM Children's Hospital and several excellent off-hospital sites across New Mexico, including Taos, Silver City, Raton, Los Alamos, Roswell, Gallup, Zuni, and Shiprock.
Fellowship
UNM offers several fellowship opportunities after residency including: Child Neurology Fellowship, Child Abuse Fellowship, Neonatology Fellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine Fellowship, and Pediatric Hospital Medicine Fellowship.
Resident Life
Overview
UNM's pediatric residency program is flexible and innovative with an individualized track system to best prepare residents for their career goals, including Ambulatory, Hospitalist, Fellowship, and Global and Rural Health tracks.
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# of Years of Program
The residency program typically accepts 21 categorical pediatric residents per year for a three-year program.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides a rigorous training program in a supportive environment and emphasizes resident education.
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