Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UNM Neurological Surgery Residency Program is a prestigious seven-year program accredited by ACGME, with a strong commitment to resident training and innovative research. It accepts a single resident annually and emphasizes a dual role in clinical training while also prioritizing resident education through ample support and resources. This unique structure allows residents to focus intensely on both patient care and academic productivity, preparing them for a successful career in neurosurgery.
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Program Details
Specialty
Neurosurgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UNM Neurosurgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention IMG (International Medical Graduates) acceptance, but does accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) which accommodates both domestic and international medical graduates. Furthermore, the program accepts visiting medical student sub-internships from academic institutions, suggesting a level of openness to international participants.
Categorical Positions
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Categorical Positions (detail)
The UNM Neurosurgery Residency Program is a seven-year training program fully accredited by the ACGME and accepting one resident annually through the National Resident Matching Program.
Program Website
Address
915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Program Director
Dr. Schmidt and Dr. Bowers
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Current Residents
Overview
The UNM Neurosurgery Residency Program currently has 1 PGY-1 resident enrolled for the academic year 2022, with a focus on neurosurgery training and extensive involvement in research under well-respected faculty guidance.
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PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
The PGY 1 year focuses on evaluation and management of adult and pediatric neurosurgical patients and developing surgical skills, with all rotations at the University Hospital.
Application
Residency Program applications for the residency program are annually accepted through October for the incoming residency group who will join us the following July. Residency Program applicants must submit their information via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERASĀ®), made available through the Association of American Medical Colleges.
# of Locations
The program includes two main clinical locations: University of New Mexico Hospital and Lovelace Main hospital.
Fellowship
The UNM Neurosurgery Residency Program provides opportunities for research and collaboration, allowing residents to engage in various research projects. The program includes mentorship from faculty, and residents can have pre-residents and students support their research efforts. This indicates a strong focus on academic and career development.
Resident Life
Overview
The unique structure of maximum APP support enables a strong focus on resident training and education.
On Call Schedule
During their chief year (PGY-6), residents take one day of call during each week and one weekend each month (Friday and Sunday) where they act as if they were the attending general neurosurgeon on call, working with the Chairman directly in a unique 1:1 mentorship relationship during the year. The residency program strictly adheres to the 80-hour work week guidelines.
# of Years of Program
The program is a seven-year training program.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides financial support for traveling to present research (oral presentation) and for other research-related endeavors. There are resident funds set aside annually for loupes, textbooks, and any other necessary educational materials. The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Library also offers an extensive collection of neurosurgical material.
PGY-1 Salary
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