Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
No
Special Features
The University of New Mexico Ophthalmology residency training program seeks to graduate well trained eye surgeons through a rigorous curriculum that intentionalizes personal and professional growth tailored to the individual needs and experiences of each trainee. We take great pride in the cohesiveness and camaraderie among our team, and we are committed to an experience that is positive and productive, and is focused on caring for the many communities we serve.
Total Program Size
3
3
3
3
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
No
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
36
Latest date for applications 2026-2027 2025-2026 2026-2027
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Application period 2027-2028 2026-2027 2027-2028
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
No
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
No
Step 2 required
No
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
12
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.00
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
No
Night float system
No
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
100
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
0
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Curriculum to develop health systems leadership skills (e.g., QI project leadership, community/organizational advocacy)
Resident/fellow retreats
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
No
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Performance-based assessment scores (e.g. OSCE, patient or computer simulations)
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
No
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Resident Shares Cost
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
42
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
84
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Not available
Research rotation duration
0
Resident participates during first year
No
Program ID
2403466001
Beeper or Home Call
0
10
9
17
Program Director
First Name
Alexander
Last Name
Davis
Degrees
MD, PhD
Address
University of New Mexico School of Medi
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
1 University of New Mexico, MSC 11 6052
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.650422 35.084386)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Celia
Last Name
Baca
Degrees
MD
Address
University of New Mexico School of Medi
Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
1 University of New Mexico, MSC 11-6052
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
United States
Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-106.650422 35.084386)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
Total Physician
8
Total Non Physician
5
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
25.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
0.70
Call Schedule
| Frequency | Duration | Weeks/Months | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array | |
| Year | 1 | Array |
Graduate year statistics
| Salary | Paid Vacation | Sick Leave | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $65,550 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 2 | $67,676 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 3 | $70,139 | 21 | 21 |
| Year 4 | $72,736 | 21 | 21 |
Total Positions
12
Participates in San Francisco match
Yes
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
On-call meal allowance
iPads, tablets, etc., or technology allowance
Placement assistance upon completion of program into practice, fellowship or academia
July Start Date
1
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
No
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
No
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
No
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Information on the program's leave policies
https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/education/gme
First Year Positions
3
Residency CAS
Off
Applicant Interview Format
Virtual (e.g., using Zoom, Teams, WebEx)
Required Letters Min
3
Required Letters Max
3
Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
Off
Letter from a department chair
Off
Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Off
Military Match
Off
Urology Match
Off
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. MD Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Off
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 1 to be considered
On
IMG Applicants Must have Passed Step 2 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed COMLEX Level 2 to be considered
Off
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 1 to be considered
On
U.S. DO Applicants must have passed USMLE Step 2 to be considered
On
Central Application
On
ERAS_IND
Off