Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The UNM Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program is a comprehensive five-year program fully accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education. This program is designed to develop advanced surgical skills focused on both adult and pediatric orthopaedic surgery, with training at the University of New Mexico Hospital, a Level-1 trauma center. It prepares residents not only through intensive clinical experiences but also by requiring them to complete publishable research projects, thus maintaining a synergy of education and practical application. Beyond residency, a significant percentage of graduates opt for fellowships, which speaks to the program's commitment to advanced training in orthopaedics.
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Program Details
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The UNM Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program does not explicitly mention its friendliness towards International Medical Graduates, nor does it provide specific statistics regarding IMG applicants or acceptance rates. However, it is implied that they are welcoming as the program conducts away rotations for applicants, and information regarding ECFMG certification and visa sponsorship could typically be key indicators of IMG acceptance. An inquiry would be recommended for further clarity.
Categorical Positions
5
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program accepts five residents annually.
Program Website
Address
915 Camino de Salud NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106, USA
Program Director
Selina Silva, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program accepts five residents annually through the National Resident Matching Program, leading to a robust cohort of trainees engaged in diverse surgical experiences and educational opportunities in a supportive environment.
PGY-1 MD
PGY-1 DO
PGY-1 IMG
Curriculum & Education
Overview
Post Graduate Year 1 (PGY 1) consists of 6 months of orthopaedics plus rotations through Anesthesiology, ER, Radiology, Rehabilitation Medicine, Plastics, Vascular, and General Surgery Trauma. The remaining four years of training (PGY 2 through PGY 5) focus on adult and pediatric orthopaedic surgery.
Application
The program is accepting applications for away rotations that will occur from July to October of 2024. Applicants should apply through VSLO (Visiting Student Learning Opportunities) and will be contacted regarding approval after their applications are reviewed.
# of Locations
University of New Mexico Hospital, Veteran’s Administration Medical Center (VAMC), and Sandoval Regional Medical Center (SRMC) provide additional sites for resident rotations.
Fellowship
The program reports that over 90% of its residents pursue fellowship training after graduation. Specific fellowships were not detailed in the extracted text, and the alumni section lists various specialties that graduates have pursued, indicating a broad range of fellowship options for new graduates.
Resident Life
Overview
The UNM Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program offers a five-year training program fully accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education and accepts five residents annually through the National Resident Matching Program.
On Call Schedule
Junior residents take call in-house at the University Hospital except during the pediatric rotations where call is from home. VAMC and senior resident call are also from home. The residency program strictly adheres to the 80-hour work week guidelines.
# of Years of Program
5 years
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Alumni
Over 90% of our residents pursue fellowship training after graduation. Alumni commonly pursue fellowships in Sports, Trauma, Adult Reconstruction, Hand, and Pediatrics, among other specialties, and practice in various locations, including Kaiser Orange County, University of Virginia, and University of Miami.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides financial support for attending educational conferences or to present research. Funding for annual purchasing of orthopaedic textbooks is provided.
PGY-1 Salary
Vacation
The document does not specify the vacation policy for the residency program.