During the course of the 3-year training program, we will ensure:

• Experience with a diverse patient population, with a wide variety of cutaneous pathology, including adult, pediatric, and surgical/procedural cases
• Acquisition of excellent medical decision-making, technical and communication skills to optimize overall patient outcomes
• Continuity of patient care and safety, as pertains to both patients and providers
• Meticulous adherance to the ACGME Guidelines of clinical experience and education hours
• Appropriate progression along all ACGME-designated Milestones .
• A culture of professionalism, quality improvement and personal responsibility.
• Meaningful and timely feedback.
• Awareness and knowledge related to societal and financial issues in an ever-changing health care environment.

• We support personal wellness for sustainable engagement in the field of Dermatology through mentorship, collaboration, and program flexibility.
• We assure that resident well-being is addressed in discussions and didactics on a regular basis, including Grand Rounds and Program Director/Resident monthly meetings, particularly because the COVID-19 pandemic situation is stressful.
• We provide and receive training on physician burnout, depression and substance abuse at orientation and at least twice a year thereafter.

• New Mexico has fewer than 50 board-certified dermatologists and would require at least 80 to supply basic access to the State's population as of 2020.

    Therefore, we aim:

• To expand the Dermatology Residency Program and retain graduating residents in New Mexico to increase      access to outstanding dermatologic care for all New Mexicans.
• To assist the State of New Mexico’s need for skilled and competent practicing physicians by actively engaging in training and educational efforts in Dermatology for medical students, residents in primary care training programs, and primary care colleagues around the state.