Year: Class of 2021
Why I Chose UNM: "UNM is the only Level 1 trauma center in the entire state, therefore you experience a large breadth of pathology...I felt I would graduate with the skills to function independently, efficiently, and allow me to care for complex patients in a variety of settings."
Hometown: Quebradillas, Puerto Rico
Year: Class of 2022
Why I Chose UNM: "UNM has a large catchment area (all of NM and then some) and a small metro area (cheap housing/easy commute). We get all the good stuff like great penetrating trauma, we serve everyone regardless of ability to pay, and we have very sick patients and big cases without the hassle of a real big city."
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Dr. Freeman joined our department as a faculty clinician educator Fall 2023.
Year: Class of 2024
Why I Chose UNM: "I had the opportunity to work in the Department of Anesthesiology at UNM and had a very positive experience. The collegiality surpasses that of other institutions I have had a chance to work in, the learning environment is supportive and helps the learner advance both professionally and personally."
Hometown: Zagreb, Croatia
Year: Class of 2022
Why I Chose UNM: "Growing up in New Mexico my entire life I always knew I wanted to serve the state that has given so much to me. New Mexico has a diverse and greatly underserved population...The residency program is small enough that you develop close relationships with your fellow residents and all the faculty know you on a first name basis."
Hometown: Grants, NM
Year: Class of 2021
Why I Chose UNM: "I was pleasantly surprised by the beautiful landscape this city had to offer. People are warm and friendly. I certainly enjoy the year round sunny weather, perfect for outdoor activities"
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Dr. Merchant joined our department as a faculty clinician educator Fall 2021.
Year: Class of 2023
Why I Chose UNM: "During medical school rotations I got a true sense of what UNM has to offer...We have a diverse faculty with a variety of backgrounds who are approachable and are willing to invest their time in our education. In addition, we have a patient population with a large variety of surgical pathologies to provide me with excellent training."
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM