University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program
About This Program
The University of New Mexico family medicine residency was formed in 1973 and our residents receive strong full-spectrum training while working with nationally-recognized leaders in family medicine. Our mission continues to focus on training family medicine physicians that provide the highest quality, compassionate primary care with a particular focus on underserved populations and community health.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Laura Chambers-Kersh, MD, FAAFP, DipA
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Dolores L Garcia
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
Locations
Univ of New Mexico Health Science Ctr
MSC 09-5040
1 Univ of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
1 University Blvd
Albuquerque, NM 87131-5156
2211 Lomas Blvd Ne
Albuquerque, NM 87106-2745
1501 San Pedro Dr Se
Albuquerque, NM 87108
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Advanced or Fellowship Match of NRMP
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
Data not provided by program
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 3 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Clinical experience in the US
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Oct 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Oct 14, 2025 - Jan 9, 2026
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Oct 31, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Oct 13, 2026 - Jan 8, 2027
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
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Salary Compensation
PGY-1 through PGY-3
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 21 Vacation Days and 21 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.