The UNM Internal Medicine Residency Program Curriculum covers many rotations and learning opportunities at UNM University Hospital (UH) and Veterans Association Medical Center (VAMC).
Residents can select from several engaging elective opportunities. Our program also allows the flexibility and autonomy for residents to create their own electives such as medical education, transplant medicine, renal pathology, and radiation oncology.
Our subspecialty electives include: Allergy/Immunology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Palliative Care, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Diseases, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology, Sleep Medicine, Consultative Medicine, and Ambulatory Care.
We are proud of our non-traditional electives including: Medical Economics (IDEAL), Integrative Medicine, Transfusion Medicine and Hematopathology. Other elective opportunities are available in Addiction Medicine, Dermatology, ECMO, Informatics, Neurology, Occupational Medicine, Pain Clinic, Quality Improvement/Patient Safety, Radiology, Renal Transplant, Spinal Cord Injury Clinic, Transfusion Medicine, Toxicology, and Women's Health
There are several opportunities to work in outpatient and inpatient clinical experiences rural areas of New Mexico, including Alamogordo, Shiprock, Farmington, and Taos.
3+1 (X+Y) Block Schedule
3+1 (X+Y) Block Schedule
3+1 (X+Y) Block Schedule
401 San Mateo Blvd. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Presbyterian is a non-profit medical organization that is committed to improving the health of New Mexicans. The Presbyterian San Mateo clinic is a primary care multi-specialty clinic with family medicine and pediatrics as well as internal medicine. Due to its location, this clinic sees one of the most diverse patient populations that Albuquerque has to offer.
Its preceptor, Dr. Alberto Aguayo-Rico, graduated from UNM in internal medicine in 2015. He focuses on preventative medicine and on the education and management of chronic disease states such as diabetes and hypertension. Dr. Aguayo-Rico also teaches multiple office- based procedures like joint and trigger point injections, skin biopsies, Nexplanon insertions, and IUD placements to name a few. Additionally, residents at San Mateo will be exposed to and treat various behavioral health conditions and learn about addiction management, especially with buprenorphine (Suboxone). These areas are all essential for the well-rounded practice of Primary Care.
This experience is intended for residents with a strong desire to focus on outpatient internal medicine in order to practice as primary care physicians upon graduation.
This experience is intended for residents with a strong desire to focus on outpatient internal medicine in order to practice as primary care physicians upon graduation.
1209 University Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87102
7801 Academy Rd. NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
301 Unser Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM, 87121
4808 McMahon Blvd, NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114
1501 San Pedro SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108
Serving our veterans is a privilege. The patient population at the VA clinics provides true continuity, as you may see your clinic patients on wards - if they are admitted to the hospital. The patient population is largely male, but the female percentage is increasing and you will have women on your panel. More experience with female patients can be gained by rotating through the Women's Health Clinic at the VA as an elective or as a subspecialty half day.
Residents will learn to manage chronic conditions very well, including heart disease, COPD, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. There are some very medically complicated patients who have been managed by successive generations of residents for many years, as well as new patients presenting with one or two problems. At the VA clinics, you have access to sub-specialty care and will be able to monitor results of consultations easily in the electronic medical record. The psychosocial issues you will see in VA patients tend to differ from other clinics, in that insurance coverage and access to care is generally not a barrier; however, more patients suffer from PTSD, chronic pain, and other issues related to combat. Our teams include nurses who can help with follow-up issues, pharmacists who can assist with medication management, and social workers who can help assist with access to care - allowing residents to learn how to practice in a team environment.
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Continuity Clinic Site |
Patient Population |
Electronic Medical Record |
Pre-clinic Didactics |
In-person Clinic Sessions |
Inbox Coverage Process |
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Presbyterian
401 San Mateo Blvd SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 |
Diverse mix of patients, from affluent, educated, health-savvy individuals to those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds facing social determinants of health challenges. |
Epic |
Three sessions weekly, residents are expected to lead one topic weekly and read for the 3 sessions.
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30-minute appointments |
Two half days per week to cover personal inbox, as well as assist with other residents when off. |
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Veteran affairs 1501 San Pedro Dr SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108 |
Veterans, predominately geriatric and male population, lots of exposure to mental health, cancer, and cardiac conditions |
CPRS |
Prepared and taught by attendings |
30-minute appointments (60-minute for new patients); clinic sessions require visit note and medication reconciliation note |
Residents assigned weekly one other resident (who is on UNM inpatient rotation) to cover their view alerts (patient messages); Residents expected to process their own view alerts during clinic Y week and electives |
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UNM Sites
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Diverse patient population, including the uninsured, underinsured, UNMH employees, and individuals with varied social determinants of health. Medical needs span from routine annual visits to complex multi-condition management. You will serve as the patient’s designated primary care provider, building a relationship over three years—managing chronic conditions, delivering preventive care, and collaborating on their health journey. |
Cerner PowerChart |
Resident-led didactics and attending led didacitcs |
30-minute appointments
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Residents assigned 2 sessions per Y week (1 of which may be in person depending on clinical site) covering all clinic residents’ messages and paperwork. They address their own box every day of their Y week. Residents can choose to address personal messages when out of clinic. |
The amount of exposure and the degree of the severity of pathologies you see have no match. The relationship among the residents and between residents and faculty is excellent.
Office of Education
Department of Internal Medicine
MSC 10-5550
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: 505-272-6331
Email: DOIM-Residency-Staff@salud.unm.edu
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