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Gastroenterology Residency Program

University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM
Continued AccreditationACGME #1443421143UniversityJ1J-1

University of New Mexico School of Medicine is an ACGME-accredited university-based Gastroenterology residency program in Albuquerque, NM. It has 5 PGY-1 positions per year and approximately 15 residents in training. It reports 33.3% IMG residents, J-1 visa sponsorship, and a PGY-1 salary of $62,831. MatchPath compiles this profile from ACGME, FREIDA, and NRMP public data; every field is free to view, with no account required.

Cross-validated from ACGME, FREIDA, NRMP & CMS, each field stamped with a verification date. How we source this.

Overview

Positions / year
5
15 residents · 15 approved
PGY-1 salary
$62.8k
IMG percentage
33.3%
x
Visa sponsorship
J-1
Apps : 1 spot
Match report pending
verified
Open vacancies
None listed

Accredited since 1987 · 3 years · Last ACGME review 2011

IMG Fit

IMG-friendliness score

IMG-Friendliness Score
Computed from visa policy, IMG % in roster, and accreditation status.

Application requirements

Step 1
Optional
Required to apply
Step 2 CK
Optional
Required to apply
COMLEX
DO applicants
Letters
3–4
Incl. faculty
Visa
J-1
Application service
ERAS

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Match & Tracks

NRMP match trend

Match data pending

Multi-year applicants, interviews, and positions filled.

Training tracks

No tracks listed

No tracks recorded for this program yet. The categorical track is implied for most IM residencies.

Residents

Cohort composition

IMG
33%
x
US MD
60%
x
DO
7%
x
Women
27%
x

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Affiliated medical schools

Medical schools affiliated with this program's sponsoring institution (FREIDA).

Resident roster

Resident roster — data pending

Resident roster ingest is still in progress. Names, medical schools, and country flags land with the next LinkedIn data refresh.

Schedule & Culture

Hours / week
60
Avg PGY-1 on duty
Max on-duty
12
Consecutive hours
Lecture hours
5
Protected didactic / week
Night float
No
PGY-1 rotation
Moonlighting
Yes
Outside work allowed
Faculty ratio
1.1
Full-time per resident
Days off / year
2
Avg PGY-1
Interviews / cycle
Slots offered
Preliminary positions
No
Offered by this program

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Hospital & Location

Hospital quality

Government

As the only academic health center in the state, UNM HSC combines its three mission areas - education, research and patient care - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. UNM HSC was established in 1994 and is located on the University of New Mexico campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico. UNM HSC is made up of the following academic and clinical entities: * School of Medicine * College of Nursing * College of Pharmacy * College of Population Health * Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center * Clinical & Translational Science Center (CTSC) * UNM Hospitals (New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center) * UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center * UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Star Rating
2 / 5
Overall hospital rating
Beds
549
Tertiary care
Care quality (CMS Care Compare)
Safety of care2 better · 4 same · 1 worse
Mortality0 better · 6 same · 0 worse
Readmission1 better · 7 same · 1 worse

Measures rated better / same / worse vs the US national average.

Reports 8 of 8 HCAHPS patient-experience measures. Reports 10 of 12 timely & effective care measures.

Industry Payments (2024)
Total
$155K
Research
$0
Payments
28

Top payer: INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. ($121K)

Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act) — drug/device-maker payments to this teaching hospital.

Facility volume (annual)
Admissions
31,997
ED visits
101,494
Inpatient surgeries
7,368
Outpatient surgeries
12,293
Births
2,749
Daily census
458
Full-time staff
6,382

Source: FREIDA facility profile.

Primary teaching site: University of New Mexico Hospital · Albuquerque, NM

Verified May 2026 · how we source this

Clinical sites

University of New Mexico Hospital

Primary
Albuquerque, NM549 beds

UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center

Rio Rancho, NM60 beds

Raymond G Murphy VA Medical Center

Albuquerque, NM203 beds

Location

Rental market & livability

Listings and market data via Realtor.com. Directional — verify before signing a lease.

Livability

County figures for Bernalillo County, New Mexico (US Census ACS).

State Income Tax
5.9%
Top marginal rate · 2025
Median Income
$66,514
−$12k vs US median
Avg Commute
23 min
US avg 27 min
Foreign-born share
County vs US average
Largest immigrant communities

County foreign-born residents by country of birth (ACS).

Median rent and walkability scores arrive with the Zillow and Walk Score data refresh.

People

Leadership

Christopher Chang, MD, PhD

Associate Professor

Program Director

Kathryn Josefson

Program Coordinator

Coordinator

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is University of New Mexico School of Medicine located?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine is located in Albuquerque, NM.
What type of program is University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine is a university-based residency program.
Is University of New Mexico School of Medicine ACGME-accredited?
Yes — University of New Mexico School of Medicine holds continued ACGME accreditation.
How many residents are at University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine has approximately 15 residents in training.
Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine accept International Medical Graduates (IMGs)?
Yes — 33.3% of University of New Mexico School of Medicine's current residents are International Medical Graduates, as reported to FREIDA. This page also shows its visa sponsorship, reported Step 2 CK expectation, and PGY-1 salary. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine sponsor J-1 or H-1B visas?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine reports sponsoring J-1 visas. It does not currently report H-1B sponsorship. Sponsorship is set by the program and its sponsoring institution and can change between cycles, so confirm with the program before you apply.
What USMLE Step 2 CK score does University of New Mexico School of Medicine require?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine does not report a minimum USMLE Step 2 CK score, so MatchPath publishes no cutoff for this program — most programs do not publish one. Use its IMG percentage and the specialty's overall match data to gauge fit instead; both are on this page. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
What is the resident salary at University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine reports a PGY-1 salary of $62,831. Salary is set by the sponsoring institution and rises each training year through completion. This page also shows what that salary is worth locally, adjusted for state income tax and area rent. All of it is free to view, with no account needed.
How do I apply to University of New Mexico School of Medicine?
US residency programs accept applications through ERAS and rank applicants through the NRMP Match. Applications open in the fall, interviews run through winter, and Match results release in March. Save University of New Mexico School of Medicine to your MatchPath tracker to manage it across the cycle.
Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine have unfilled or off-cycle positions?
Unfilled positions are offered through SOAP during Match week, and off-cycle vacancies can open year-round. MatchPath's Vacancies feed tracks open Gastroenterology residency program positions as they appear.
Gastroenterology Residency Program at University of New Mexico School of Medicine