University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine residency program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, sponsored by University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
See how you matchAbout University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program
- ACGME code
- 1203421595
- Program director
- Brooke Ersland
- Location
- Santa Fe, New Mexico
- Data updated
- October 11, 2026
- Positions
- 6
- First-year spots
- Applicants
- 400
- Latest cycle
- Interview rate
- 29%
- Of applicants invited
- IMG residents
- 30%
- Share of current residents
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
- For residents
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program is a community-based university affiliated Family Medicine residency program in Santa Fe, New Mexico, sponsored by University of New Mexico School of Medicine. It offers 6 first-year positions, lower than the typical Family Medicine program (7).
In the latest application cycle the program received 400 applications and invited about 29% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Family Medicine programs, which interview about 21.6% of applicants.
International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 30% of current residents, compared with a median of 22% across Family Medicine programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.
Residents work about 70 hours a week in their first year. The program offers hospitalist, primary care, rural and women's health tracks.
Requirements and screening
USMLE Step 1 is pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the score programs screen on. These are the details IMGs most often need before deciding whether to apply.
- Step 2 CK minimum score
- Step 2 CK scores of interviewed applicants
- Year of graduation limit
- US clinical experience required
- Application deadline
- Residents' medical schools and countries
- Signals and geographic preference
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Applications and interviews
- Positions offered
- 6
- Interview rate
- 29%
- Letters of recommendation
- At least 2
- Visa sponsorship
- J-1
Current residents
Residents by medical school type
- US MD graduates41%
- US DO graduates29%
- US IMGs18%
- Non-US IMGs12%
Demographics
- Women53%
- Men47%
- White53%
- Asian24%
- Hispanic or Latino24%
- American Indian or Alaska Native6%
Contact and location
- Program director
- Brooke Ersland
- Program coordinator
- Dolores Garcia
- Coordinator phone
- (505) 272-8291
- Program phone
- (505) 913-3450
- [email protected]
- Website
- Program website
- Sponsoring institution
- University of New Mexico School of Medicine
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 490A West Zia Rd Ste 100 Santa Fe, NM 87505 Open in Google Maps
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program: frequently asked questions
Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program sponsor visas?
Yes. University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program sponsors J-1 visas for residents. Visa policies can change between cycles, so confirm with the program coordinator before you apply.
Is University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program IMG-friendly?
About 30% of residents at University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Family Medicine program has 22% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.
How many residency positions does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program offer?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program offers 6 first-year Family Medicine positions, and 6 were filled in the latest Match.
How competitive is University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program received 400 applications and interviewed about 29% of applicants. The typical Family Medicine program interviews about 21.6%.
What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program?
USMLE Step 1 is now pass/fail, so Step 2 CK is the main score programs use to screen applicants. This page has University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program's Step 2 CK minimum and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Family Medicine programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 237.
Where is University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program located?
University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program is located at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center 490A West Zia Rd Ste 100 Santa Fe, NM 87505. Its sponsoring institution is University of New Mexico School of Medicine.
Who is the program director of University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Santa Fe) Rural Program?
The program director is Brooke Ersland. The program coordinator, Dolores Garcia, is the usual contact for application questions.