We accept applications through ResidencyCAS. Applicants can register in ResidencyCAS starting in June and can start submitting applications on September 3, 2025.
We seek diversity and strive for equity in our residents and the process. UNM and the Department of Emergency Medicine do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.
Submit your application by September 24. We will gain access to your application on October 1.
ResidencyCAS Completion Requirements
The following items and documents must be received along with your submitted ResidencyCAS application for it to be consideredcomplete:
Official medical school transcripts.
Medical School Performance Evaluation (MSPE).
USMLE and/or COMLEX transcript.
ECFMG Status Report (IMGs only).
Any required evaluations – check with your programs for specific requirements.
Note the following:
Letters of recommendation and SLOEs must be manually assigned to your chosen programs in ResidencyCAS. These are the only components of your application that require manual assignment. All other requirements are automatically assigned to your selected programs.
A personal statement and headshot are required components of the application and must be fulfilled in order to submit your application.
Once you submit your application and meet all the requirements, your application status will be updated to "Complete."
To be reviewed applications must be complete with 1) two LORs, one of which must be an academic SLOE (i.e. from a rotation with a residency), 2) an MSPE, 3) Step 1 USMLE score, 4) a personal statement
To be ranked after the interview, the application must include a Step 2 CK score
After Submitting Your ResidencyCAS Application
You'll receive a confirmation email acknowledging that your application was submitted. Note that submitting does not mean your application is being reviewed by your programs. Your application status transitions from "In-Progress" to either "Received" or "Complete" upon submission, depending on the materials already received.
Regularly check your email, voicemail, and postal mail for any communications from programs that might be sent outside of ResidencyCAS.
Interview Invitations
As a hybrid Academic/County program (but firmly on the county side), we participate in the Unified Program Release date.
We will offer interviews on Wednesday, October 15th 10:00am MST. Scheduling will be available Thursday October 16th 10:00am MST.
We will notify you in advance via email from ResidencyCAS of interview offers and scheduling of interviews.
2025-26 Interview Dates
October: 30, 31
November: 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24
December: 8, 11, 12, 15, 18
We require 2 business days' notice for any interview cancellations.
Recruitment Season Events
We attend and sponsor several fairs and outreach events for the season. We also have an ambassador program with residents and faculty who are happy to answer questions or provide information on specific areas of interest such as EMS, Critical Care, Wilderness Medicine, or Medical Education if you contact us here. We do track outreach and inquiries to help gauge interest but encourage applicants to limit to one connection. We will prioritize ambassador requests for those who haven't had a chance to connect with someone from the program previously.
All times are in Mountain Standard Time. Applicants are invited to participate in heritage month activities offered through the EM department, medical school, and/or Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Health Sciences Center, UNM. Our virtual Grand Rounds will also be open to applicants with registration - links to be posted here as available.
