Welcome to the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the University of New Mexico! My name is Bradley Graustein, and I have the honor and privilege of being the Program Director for the anesthesiology residency here at UNM.
I personally feel that we have a true gem of a program here in Albuquerque. I grew up, trained and worked on both coasts before uprooting my family from Maine solely because of the amazing people I met while touring UNM. I can honestly say that UNM has the most positive, nice, collaborative OR environment of anywhere I have trained or worked.
And Albuquerque is amazing! The opportunities for year-round outdoor adventure are endless! Our community also boasts a diverse, cultural mix of Hispanic, Native American and Asian populations. Each fall, the city hosts the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the most photographed event in the world! It is truly one of the most amazing things I have ever seen. And on top of that, I still enjoy visiting locations used for the filming of my favorite show, Breaking Bad!
Of note, our CA1-CA3 anesthesia training program takes place at the state’s only Level I Trauma Center, a 580-bed facility, as well as at our community hospital, Sandoval Regional Medical Center, known locally as SRMC. In addition, our residents train at our Ambulatory Surgery Center (OSIS) and Children’s Hospital. Our interns rotate primarily at UNM Hospital, but can also do rotations at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in town.
The department also runs a robust research program in both basic science and clinical research. Residents are not only supported in efforts to perform research, but are also strongly encouraged to do so.
In addition, we run an ASA-accredited simulation center that trains residents in real-world crisis management skills. Currently, our CA1 and CA3 classes participate in weekly sessions. New to the 2024-2025 academic year, we have protected academic time for our interns every Wednesday afternoon, where interns are either in a lecture or simulation, shadowing senior residents in the OR, or off on their own for self-study.
Currently, our awesome program is expanding to 10 residents each class! We are very excited about this. For the 2025 match, we will be offering three Reserved spots, and ten Categorical spots. Starting in 2026, we plan to offer ten categorical positions each year through the match.
In summary, I really believe we have an amazing program out here in the high desert of Albuquerque. If you have any questions about our residency program, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Bradley Grausetin, MD
Residency Program Director
Medical Education Program Manager
Catherine Abuhilu
catwood@salud.unm.edu
505-925-2447