Otolaryngology - Head and Neck SurgeryUniversity BasedSponsors J-1 and H-1B

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck 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
2803421126
Program director
Duncan Meiklejohn
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Positions
4
First-year spots
Applicants
165
Latest cycle
Interview rate
23.6%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
0%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B
For residents

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program is a university Based Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery residency program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sponsored by University of New Mexico School of Medicine. It offers 4 first-year positions, higher than the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program (3).

In the latest application cycle the program received 165 applications and invited about 23.6% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery interview rate of 21.1%.

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

Residents work about 60 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
  • 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: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Positions offered
4
Interview rate
23.6%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1 and H-1B

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates100%
  • US DO graduates0%
  • US IMGs0%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women64%
  • Men36%
  • White73%
  • Asian9%
  • Black or African American18%
  • Hispanic or Latino27%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native18%

Contact and location

Program director
Duncan Meiklejohn
Program coordinator
Pearl Benavidez
Coordinator phone
(505) 272-6451
Sponsoring institution
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Department of Surgery-Otolayngology ACC-2 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 871310001 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 and H-1B 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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program has 0% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 and H-1B visas.

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

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program offers 4 first-year Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery positions, and 4 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 165 applications and interviewed about 23.6% of applicants. The typical Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery program interviews about 21.1%.

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 Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 261.

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 Surgery-Otolayngology ACC-2 2211 Lomas Blvd. NE Albuquerque, NM 871310001. 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 Duncan Meiklejohn. The program coordinator, Pearl Benavidez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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