Neurological surgeryUniversity BasedAlbuquerque, NM
Size
1 / year · 3 total
Training length
7 yr
Schedule
80 hrs / week
EMR
Cerner / Oracle Health
Applications per year
—
2022
220
2023
230
2024
263
2025
211
2026
Compensation
$65,550 (avg)
Cost of living
$1,185/mo (−7%)
By year
| Yr | Pay | Vac | Sick |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,550 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $67,676 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $70,139 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $72,736 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 5 | $75,887 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 6 | $78,679 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 7 | $81,902 | 21 | 21 |
Trainee mix
Degree
- US MD67%
- DO0%
- IMG33%
Sex
- Female33%
- Male67%
Tracks & recognition
Academic / clinician educatorPrimary careRural
Training sites
- Primary
University of New Mexico Hospital
Albuquerque, NM
- All PGY-1 rotations are at University Hospital; also the chief-year site
From published listing
- Participating
LOVELACE MEDICAL CENTER
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
- 238 staffed beds
- 11,334 discharges
- Albuquerque, NM · 926k (2024)
- 12 months
From published listing
- Participating
Outpatient Surgery and Imaging Center
NM
From published listing
- Participating
Carrie Tingley Children's Hospital
NM
- Named as a PGY-2 site in the rotation narrative
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)80
- Max hours on duty (Y1)80
- Night floatNo
- MoonlightingNo
Application
- Application systemERAS
- NRMP codes1962160C1
- ACGME ID1603400001
Requirements
Letters of rec
- Letters3–4
- Chair letterNo
- Faculty letterYes
- Specialty letterYes
Visas
- J-1 through ECFMG Yes
Interviews
- Interview typeIn person
- Video interviewNo
- Interview periodOct 1, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026