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The Department of Surgery in the University of New Mexico School of Medicine delivers advanced care to adult and pediatric patients, boldly pursues groundbreaking research initiatives, and trains New Mexico’s and the world’s future surgical leaders. Learn more about UNM Health Systems >
Department of Surgery
Our goal at The University of New Mexico is to provide excellence in surgical education and patient care.
- 1000 Cases per chief resident
- 10,000 Cancer Center annual patient visits
- $72M Yearly research dollars
- #1 NM's only academic medical center
- 100+ Full time faculty
Ready for an adventure? Begin your medical career at UNM.
Join the best faculty and surgeons in New Mexico—and the nation—as one of our select residents. You will have access to multidisciplinary academic medical expertise as you treat a diverse population unlike any other in the U.S.
