Applying to the FCM Residency Program
The University of New Mexico strives to hire the best qualified candidate we can while maintaining our commitment to affirmative action principles. Programs do not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, ancestry, or medical conditions.
Programs establish additional criteria consistent with RRC and board requirements, such as score requirements on USMLE, successful completion of prior training, etc.
The University sponsors all Intern level positions through the National Residency Matching Program. Various other departments fill their positions through the subspeciality match for their specific discipline.
Eligibility
Resident Physician applicants must be a member of one of the following categories to be eligible for participation in training:
- A graduate of an LCME (Liaison Committee on Medical Education) accredited medical school in the United States or Canada
- A graduate of an AOA (American Osteopathic Association) accredited Osteopathic school in the United States.
- Graduates of medical school outside of the United States or Canada must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Possess a valid certificate from the Education Commission for Graduate Medical Education
- Possess a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of New Mexico.
- Completion of a fifth pathway program in an LCME accredited medical school.
Employment Eligibility
At the time of employment the applicant must fit into one of the following categories:
- US Citizen
- Valid US alien work authorization card
- J-1 Visa sponsorship by the ECFMG to train at UNM HSC
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