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University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program

Radiology-Diagnostic 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
4203421120
Program director
Shana Elman
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Data updated
October 3, 2026
Applicants
446
Latest cycle
Interview rate
15%
Of applicants invited
IMG residents
3%
Share of current residents
Visa sponsorship
J-1
For residents

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program is a university Based Radiology-Diagnostic residency program in Albuquerque, New Mexico, sponsored by University of New Mexico School of Medicine.

In the latest application cycle the program received 446 applications and invited about 15% of applicants to interview. That is close to the typical Radiology-Diagnostic interview rate of 14%.

International medical graduates (IMGs) make up about 3% of current residents, compared with a median of 4% across Radiology-Diagnostic programs. The program sponsors J-1 visas.

Residents work about 52 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
  • 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: interviewed60%
  • Silver signal: interviewed67%
  • No signal: interviewed5%
  • Geographic preference matched: interviewed0%
  • Geographic preference not matched: interviewed0%
Interview rate
15%
Letters of recommendation
At least 3
Visa sponsorship
J-1

Current residents

Residents by medical school type

  • US MD graduates69%
  • US DO graduates28%
  • US IMGs3%
  • Non-US IMGs0%

Demographics

  • Women31%
  • Men69%
  • White47%
  • Asian19%
  • Black or African American6%
  • Hispanic or Latino16%
  • American Indian or Alaska Native3%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander3%
  • Other13%

Contact and location

Program director
Shana Elman
Program coordinator
Jesse Hernandez
Coordinator phone
(505) 272-2119
Program phone
(505) 967-1796
Sponsoring institution
University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Department of Radiology 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?

About 3% of residents at University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program are international medical graduates, so the program accepts some IMGs. For comparison, the median Radiology-Diagnostic program has 4% IMG residents. It sponsors J-1 visas.

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

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program received 446 applications and interviewed about 15% of applicants. The typical Radiology-Diagnostic program interviews about 14%.

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 Radiology-Diagnostic programs, the median Step 2 CK score of interviewed applicants is about 257.

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 60% of the time, silver signals about 67%, and applicants without a signal about 5%.

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

University of New Mexico School of Medicine Program is located at Department of Radiology 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 Shana Elman. The program coordinator, Jesse Hernandez, is the usual contact for application questions.

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