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University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

Neurological Surgery residency program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sponsored by University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

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About University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

ACGME code
1603400001
Program director
Christian Ricks
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
1
First-year spots
Applicants
211
Latest cycle
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurological Surgery residency program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sponsored by University of New Mexico School of Medicine. It offers 1 first-year position, lower than the typical Neurological Surgery program (2).

In the latest application cycle the program received 211 applications.

None of the program's current residents are international medical graduates (IMGs), while the median Neurological Surgery program has 0%. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 80 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

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Applications and interviews

How often applicants were invited to interview, depending on the signal they sent.

  • Gold signal: interviewed0%
  • Silver signal: interviewed0%
  • No signal: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
1
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Contact and location

Program director
Christian Ricks
Program coordinator
Luisa Mariscal
Coordinator phone
(505) 272-3325
Sponsoring institution
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Department of Neurosurgery MSC10 5615 Albuquerque, NM 87131 Open in Google Maps

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program: frequently asked questions

Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program sponsor visas?

Yes. University of New Mexico School of Medicine 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 Program IMG-friendly?

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program currently has no international medical graduates among its residents. For comparison, the median Neurological Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

How many residency positions does University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program offer?

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program offers 1 first-year Neurological Surgery position, and 1 were filled in the latest Match.

What Step 2 CK score do I need for University of New Mexico School of Medicine 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 Program's Step 2 CK minimum. Unlock the screening details above to see it. Across Neurological Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 256.

Do program signals help at University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program?

Applicants who sent University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program a gold signal received interviews about 0% of the time, silver signals about 0%, and applicants without a signal about 0%.

Where is University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program located?

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Neurosurgery MSC10 5615 Albuquerque, NM 87131. Its sponsoring institution is University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

Who is the program director of University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program?

The program director is Christian Ricks. The program coordinator, Luisa Mariscal, is the usual contact for application questions.

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