Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of New Mexico (UNM) offers a unique Ob/Gyn residency program that trains residents alongside experts in the field. Serving a diverse population across New Mexico, the program includes a comprehensive curriculum featuring extensive hands-on ultrasound training and opportunities for specialization in various subspecialties. Residents gain experience in a Level 1 Trauma Center, ensuring well-rounded training in both obstetrics and gynecology. The program is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment with an emphasis on resident well-being and professional development.
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Program Details
Specialty
OB/GYN
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The residency program is IMG-friendly, as it mentions that the UNM Hospital is the major referral center and the only Level 1 Trauma Center in New Mexico, serving a diverse group of women. The program accepts International Medical Graduates as indicated by opportunities available for fellowship placements.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
Not mentioned, but the program accepts categorical residents.
Program Website
Address
915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Program Director
Nicholas Andrews, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
Residents at UNM train alongside experts who serve a diverse group of women in New Mexico. They are prepared for careers in general obstetrics and gynecology or can pursue further education in a selected subspecialty.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Residents attend a weekly protected teaching block on Friday afternoons. The curriculum is built to cover all learning objectives of the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology every two years. The PGY1 curriculum consists of six two-month blocks including L&D/Float, Family Planning, TSI/Gynecologic Oncology, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Gynecology.
Application
To apply for the Ob/Gyn residency program, candidates must submit their applications through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service). Key deadlines and requirements usually include submitting transcripts, letters of recommendation, personal statements, and other supporting documents by the application deadline. Interview dates are typically scheduled after the review of applications.
# of Locations
Most training takes place at the University campus, which averages 3,500 deliveries at the 500-bed University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and approximately 58,000 outpatient visits in citywide clinics each year.
Fellowship
Fellowship opportunities in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, maternal-fetal medicine, and reproductive health and family planning. Recent graduates have pursued fellowships in these specialties.
Resident Life
Overview
The only academic medical center and OB/GYN residency program in the large, rural state of New Mexico.
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# of Years of Program
4
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Alumni
Graduates of the UNM Ob/Gyn residency program have gone on to pursue various fellowships in subspecialties such as maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, and reproductive endocrinology. Many alumni are employed in academic positions or private practice across New Mexico and beyond.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
One-month orientation rotation, extensive hands-on ultrasound training, fellowship opportunities in various fields, competitive benefits, annual resident retreat, protected educational time, regular journal club, didactics and case conferences.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
PGY-1 residents are typically allocated a certain number of vacation days each year along with paid time off (PTO). Specific policies on carry-over of unused vacation and restrictions on time-off requests may vary by year and program specifics.