Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Anesthesiology residency at the University of New Mexico offers a comprehensive four-year training program accredited by ACGME, enabling graduates to practice in diverse environments, including private and academic medicine. The residency includes one year of transitional internship followed by three years of clinical anesthesiology rotations. Residents are trained by experienced faculty across all anesthesiology subspecialties in an environment that fosters both education and research. Training occurs at several notable facilities, including UNM Hospital, the state's only Level I Trauma Center, and other prominent medical centers.
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Program Details
Specialty
Anesthesiology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program does not explicitly mention International Medical Graduates (IMG) acceptance rates, but it accommodates candidates who have completed a transitional internship elsewhere, which implies a level of openness to international candidates. Furthermore, the program supports ECFMG certification and offers assistance with visa sponsorship, which are good indicators of an IMG-friendly environment.
Categorical Positions
8
Categorical Positions (detail)
Eight spots per year in clinical anesthesia; option for categorical and advanced positions.
Program Website
Address
915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Program Director
Catherine Abuhilu
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Current Residents
Overview
The program hosts eight categorical residents each year, which suggests a competitive and focused training environment with close faculty supervision, allowing residents to gain substantial hands-on experience across various settings.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
The residency will last four years—one year of a transitional internship and three years of clinical anesthesiology rotations. The first year includes a one-on-one orientation, close supervision, and specialized daily didactic sessions.
Application
# of Locations
Residents may train at UNM Hospital, UNM Children’s Hospital, Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Services, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Fellowship
Residents training through UNM’s anesthesiology residency can expect to engage in additional fellowship training in subspecialties post-residency. The program provides excellent preparation for fellows in academic medicine and general anesthesiology practice, thereby maintaining a strong pipeline of qualified graduates.
Resident Life
Overview
UNM’s anesthesiology residency program has produced a steady stream of excellent graduates who practice across the nation in both private and academic environments. The Department of Anesthesiology employs a ratio of 2:1 of faculty members to residents. Faculty represent all subspecialties of anesthesiology.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Our graduates practice across the nation in both private and academic environments, with career paths including academic medicine and additional fellowship training in subspecialties like general anesthesiology.
Salary & Benefits
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