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University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

Neurology 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
1803421065
Program director
Annapoorna Bhat-Maddini
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
8
First-year spots
Applicants
627
Latest cycle
Interview rate
14.7%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
31%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program is a university Based Neurology residency program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sponsored by University of New Mexico School of Medicine. It offers 8 first-year positions, higher than the typical Neurology program (6).

In the latest application cycle the program received 627 applications and invited about 14.7% of applicants to interview. That is a higher interview rate than most Neurology programs, which interview about 12.6% of applicants.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 31% of current residents, compared with a median of 20% across Neurology programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 55 hours a week in their first year.

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

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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: interviewed12%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
8
Interview rate
14.7%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates31%
  • US DO graduates38%
  • US IMGs21%
  • Non-US IMGs10%

Demographics

  • Women52%
  • Men48%
  • White34%
  • Asian52%
  • Black or African American3%
  • Hispanic or Latino10%

Contact and location

Program director
Annapoorna Bhat-Maddini
Program coordinator
JJ Maloney
Coordinator phone
(505) 272-8960
Sponsoring institution
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Department of Neurology MSC10 5620 Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001 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?

About 31% of residents at University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program is considered IMG-friendly. For comparison, the median Neurology program has 20% 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 8 first-year Neurology positions, and 8 were filled in the latest Match.

How competitive is University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program?

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program received 627 applications and interviewed about 14.7% of applicants. The typical Neurology program interviews about 12.6%.

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 and score range of interviewed applicants. Unlock the screening details above to see them. Across Neurology programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 250.

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 12%.

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

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Neurology MSC10 5620 Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001. 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 Annapoorna Bhat-Maddini. The program coordinator, JJ Maloney, is the usual contact for application questions.

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