Since graduating our first class of residents in June 1998, we have offered a unique “1+2” program that combines a year-long university-based internship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque with two years of community-based training in Santa Fe.
Our program’s intern year at an academic medical center forms a critical foundation for the success at our community-based experience in years 2 and 3. Our program provides key clinical experiences at CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, La Familia Medical Center, and the CHRISTUS St. Vincent Family Medicine Center.
Santa Fe, with its historic charm, multicultural heritage, unique architecture, and favorable climate, offers an ideal setting to begin your medical career. With a population of around 90,000, it is the oldest continuously inhabited capital city in the U.S. Its rich history is evident in its diverse Native American, Hispanic, and northern European cultural influences.
Our mission focuses on enhancing primary care access for uninsured, underserved, rural, and immigrant populations. Our residents work at one of two health centers: La Familia Medical Center (a federally qualified health center) or CHRISTUS St. Vincent Family Medicine Center (health system owned clinic).
Our residents contribute significantly to our local community. Many choose to rotate at local outreach clinics including Healthcare for the Homeless, Santa Fe Recovery Center, Indian Health Service clinics, and many more. Most notably, all of our residents complete a rotation in Advocacy and Legislation where our residents engage in hands-on advocacy for health policy changes at the New Mexico State Legislature and learn about the New Mexico Department of Health. Past residents have been driving forces to major health policy changes in our state.
We are proud to recruit six residents per year and have a 100% board pass rate. 90 residents have graduated our program since its inception, more than half go on to serve underserved communities, 40% practice rurally after graduation, and 80% stay in New Mexico.
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