University of New Mexico

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

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PsychiatryUniversity BasedAlbuquerque, NM

Size

16 / year · 59 total

Training length

4 yr

Schedule

52 hrs / week

EMR

Cerner / Oracle Health

USMLE Step 2 CK229–265
200280

Interview rate by signal

  • Signal7.3×
    58%
  • None
    8%

Interview rate by degree

  • US MD
    21%
  • US DO
    13%
  • US IMG
    4%
  • Non-US IMG
    6%

Applications per year

1,059
2022
1,004
2023
901
2024
830
2025
775
2026

Compensation

$65,550 (+2%)

Cost of living

$1,185/mo (−7%)

By year
Yr Pay Vac Sick
Year 1$65,5502121
Year 2$67,6762121
Year 3$70,1392121
Year 4$72,7362121

Trainee mix

Degree

  • US MD78%
  • DO15%
  • IMG7%

Sex

  • Female48%
  • Male51%

Tracks & recognition

Research / fellowRural

Interview Pool Demographics

By degree
  • US MD

    66%
  • US DO

    24%
  • Non-US IMG

    6%
  • US IMG

    4%
By signal
  • Sent

    51%
  • Did Not Send

    49%
Applicants by signal
  • Did Not Send

    87%
  • Sent

    13%
Student type
This program Psych avg
  • US MD Graduates

    73%
    53%
  • US DO Graduates

    24%
    26%
  • US-IMG

    2%
    12%
  • Non-US IMG

    2%
    10%
Sex
This program Psych avg
  • Men

    49%
    46%
  • Women

    49%
    53%
  • Another Gender

    2%
    2%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    1%
Race / ethnicity
This program Psych avg
  • White

    54%
    48%
  • Asian

    29%
    33%
  • Hispanic, Latino, or of Spanish Origin

    25%
    12%
  • Black or African American

    5%
    10%
  • Other

    3%
    3%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native

    3%
    1%
  • Did Not Report

    0%
    0%
  • Middle Eastern or North African

    0%
    2%
  • Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

    0%
    0%
Geographic preference
  • Aligned

    67%
  • Not Aligned

    27%
  • No Preference

    6%
Home state
  • Out-of-State

    89%
  • In-State

    11%
Med school state
  • Out-of-State

    87%
  • In-State

    13%
Career plans
  • Practice Full-time

    38%
Top medical schools
  • University of New Mexico School of Medicine

    32%
  • Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    8%
  • University of Washington School of Medicine

    7%
  • Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

    5%
  • University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

    3%
  • Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

    3%
Exam history
  • Never Failed

    96%
  • Ever Failed

    4%

Training sites

  • University Psychiatric Center

    Albuquerque, NM

    Primary
    • Located on the UNM Health Sciences Campus

    From published listing

  • UNM CHILDREN'S PSYCHIATRIC CENTER

    ALBUQUERQUE, NM

    Participating
    • Albuquerque, NM · 926k (2024)

    From published listing

  • LOVELACE MEDICAL CENTER

    ALBUQUERQUE, NM

    Participating
    • 238 staffed beds
    • 11,334 discharges
    • Albuquerque, NM · 926k (2024)
    • Albuquerque campus of the New Mexico VA Health Care System; PGY-1 inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and psychiatry-primary care

    From published listing

  • UNM HOSPITAL

    ALBUQUERQUE, NM

    Participating
    • 374 staffed beds
    • 26,108 discharges
    • Albuquerque, NM · 926k (2024)

    From published listing

  • Truman Health Services

    Albuquerque, NM

    Participating
    • HIV clinic / community rotation

    From published listing

  • NEW MEXICO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INSTITUTE AT LAS VEGAS

    LAS VEGAS, NM

    Participating
    • 121 staffed beds
    • Las Vegas, NM · 30.5k (2024)
    • Community/rural rotation

    From published listing

  • ZUNI COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

    ZUNI, NM

    Participating
    • 27 staffed beds
    • 530 discharges
    • IHS/Zuni community rotation

    From published listing

  • La Clinica de Familia

    NM

    Participating
    • FQHC in Doña Ana County; community rotation

    From published listing

  • Region IX Education Cooperative School Based Health Center of Ruidoso

    Ruidoso, NM

    Participating
    • Community/school-based rotation

    From published listing

Population is the Census city or metro of the hospital location, not a hospital catchment.

Program Details

Schedule
  • Avg hours/week (Y1)52
  • Max hours on duty (Y1)24
  • Night floatYes
  • MoonlightingYes
Application
  • Application systemERAS
  • NRMP codes1962400C0, 1962400C1
  • ACGME ID4003421123
Requirements

Letters of rec

  • Letters3
  • Chair letterNo
  • Faculty letterNo
  • Specialty letterNo
Visas
  • J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
  • Interview typeVirtual
  • Video interviewNo
  • Interview periodOct 12, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026