Begin your application to UNM's Infectious Diseases fellowship through ERAS. For more information contact Dr. N Mariam Salas at masalas@salud.unm.edu
505-272-5666
The mission of the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is to develop exceptional Infectious Diseases physicians capable in clinical, academic and public health environments, while promoting health equity for all New Mexicans through patient advocacy, clinical excellence and compassion.
The UNM Infectious Diseases Fellowship is pleased to announce our selection to participate in the pilot of the ID/EIS Fellowship, which streamlines a career path for those interested in ID and applied epidemiology training. Visit https://www.idsociety.org/IDEISFellowship for details!
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program supports the clinician educator track. Our 24-month curriculum is diverse and flexible for needs and interest of fellows, while meeting ACGME requirements. The curriculum includes:
Training in epidemiology, population health and public health is available through the fully accredited Masters in Public Health (MPH) program in the School of Medicine. Fellows are encouraged to take formal courses through this program and may also apply for acceptance in the MPH program.
Each year, participation at national meetings is strongly encouraged and is financially supported by the Infectious Disease Division.
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program accepts two fellows each year and participates annually in the NRMP Match. Fellowship applicants interested in our program are required to provide with their ERAS application a Dean’s letter and three additional letters of recommendation (at least one from an infectious diseases provider). Apply through ERAS today.
We are excited for the 2022-2023 Interview Season! Please note that all of our interviews will be virtual this year. In support of equity for all candidates, 'second look' visits will be hosted only after we have submitted our rank list. We hope to meet you soon!
Our program only accepts applicants who are U. S. citizens, permanent residents and those with a J-1 Visa status. H1-B visas are not accepted. We occasionally accept foreign medical graduate applicants who have not yet completed an ACGME internal medicine residency on a case by case basis. Email Dr. N Mariam Salas for details.
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Program Director
Dr. N. Mariam Salas
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Dr. Salas has been at UNM since 2010 and is a UNM ID Fellowship alumna. She obtained her medical degree from Dubai Medical College, and completed residency and fellowship at The University of New Mexico Health Science Center. She specializes in HIV care with a focus on developing healthcare delivery systems for vulnerable populations. Dr. Salas has extensive experience in curriculum development and adult learning. Her mission is to create new and diverse learning opportunities for trainees, and to inspire continual academic curiosity in an environment ruled by the principles of diversity, inclusion and anti-racism. |
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Associate Program Director
Dr. Brannon Raney
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Dr. Raney received his bachelor's degree in Biology from The University of Dallas. He received his medical degree from Tulane School of Medicine and Masters in Public Health in Tropical Medicine from Tulane School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. He completed Internal Medicine residency in 2006 and Infectious Disease Fellowship in 2008 at UNM. He returned in 2017 to work at the Veteran's Hospital as a clinician educator where he has been instrumental in developing the role of the VA in fellow education. Dr. Raney is the medical director of both VA HIV and Outpatient Antibiotic Therapy Clinic both in which he serves as the primary fellow preceptor.
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Fellowship Coordinator
René Forsythe
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Ms. Forsythe previously worked at UNM and was hired as the Fellowship Coordinator for both Infectious Diseases and Rheumatology. She graduated from Columbia Basin College with an Associate's Degree and transferred to Franciscan University of Steubenville where she graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and minors in both Management and Music. Ms. Forsythe applied and was accepted to the Anderson School of Management at UNM in the Fall of 2021 and is pursuing a Master's in Project Management. Outside of UNM, Ms. Forsythe is a cantor and plays her viola for weddings and funerals and is a soprano in the chorus for Opera Southwest. |
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Ana-Alicia Leonso |
Where did you complete residency? Why do you love infectious diseases? |
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Kimiknu Mentore |
Where did you complete residency? Louisiana State University, New Orleans Why do you love infectious diseases? I've been fascinated by tropical diseases since I spent a summer in the Amazon Rainforest and saw my first Leishmaniasis lesion. When I discovered how many other areas of ID I could explore, I was hooked. My husband and I were looking for places neither of us had lived previously with a good cost of living and where we could grow as a family. When I looked into UNM's program, we were hooked. The program's focus on service was directly in line with my own values. |
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Kory Tillery |
Where did you complete residency? Right here at UNM! Why do you love infectious diseases? Infectious disease, to me, is like fighting a war against an unseen enemy. It’s as much about knowing the enemy, as knowing the battlefield you’re fighting on. Often these battles are won - ID is one of the few medical specialties that can often achieve a cure! It’s very satisfying to diagnose a sick patient, initiate appropriate treatment, and completely rid them of their malady. Our specialty has a long history which is always growing and changing as new infections emerge, and it’s exciting to keep up with these new challenges as they arise.
New Mexico chose me! I was born and raised here in Albuquerque and I am proud to continue serving my community. I am proud of our rich, albeit complicated, history, and of our efforts to right historic wrongs as we forge a new path forward. I am very grateful for the opportunity to continue my training here, and look forward to practicing in New Mexico for the long term.
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Tamara Al-Maktar |
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Weekly Educational Conferences include:
Monthly Conferences include:
Supplemental Curricula include:
These include, but are not limited to:
Fellows attend one half-day outpatient HIV continuity clinic weekly during their fellowship at either UNM Hospital or the VA. During elective rotations, fellows attend an additional half day per week of an infectious disease clinic of their interest (from list above). Fellows will be ready for independent practice in HIV primary care by the end of fellowship.
The infectious disease inpatient consult rotations are divided between UNM Hospital and the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center. Fellows lead rounds on teaching services in both hospitals. Our fellowship focuses on balancing service and education.
The division pays meticulous attention to duty hours, with limitations on the number of new consults and note writing. Meanwhile, fellows will experience diverse and exciting pathology, ranging from complicated post-surgical infections to exotic, imported tropical diseases. Fellows will be on call an average of one in four weekends.
Division of Infectious Diseases
Department of Internal Medicine
MSC10-5550
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-5666
Fax: 505-272-4435
For the Infectious Disease Consult Clinic and OPAT Clinic, please call:
