Orthopaedic surgery residents share in the responsibility of teaching one another, medical students, and students enrolled in other allied health professional programs. A Residents as Educators Program is provided for those with a particular interest in education. Additionally, research is an important component of the residency program. Residents are required to complete one publishable project by the end of training. Research is supported by the department in the form of funding, statistical analysis support, monthly research meetings, and early engagement of all trainees. Residents are supported for travel to conferences where their research is accepted for presentation.

The program allows for graduated levels of responsibility in terms of patient care and program administration. Call responsibilities are present throughout the training period. Junior residents take call in-house at the University Hospital except during the pediatric rotations where call is from home. VAMC and senior resident call are also from home. The residency program strictly adheres to the 80-hour work week guidelines, and all residents will be expected to comply with this mandate.

Program goals and objectives apply to both residents and teaching faculty. Residents are evaluated after each rotation through a “360-degree evaluation” process which allows for feedback from caregivers across the patient care spectrum as well as staff and faculty. Residents meet with the Residency Program Director semiannually to discuss progress and define individual goals and objectives. Participation in the annual Orthopaedic In-Training Exam (OITE) is also required.

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UNM Virtual Information Program (VIP)

The University of New Mexico (UNM) Department of Orthopaedics invites fourth-year medical students interested in learning more about the Orthopaedic Residency Program in New Mexico to participate in the Virtual Information Program (VIP). The VIP will provide students access to weekly conferences including Grand Rounds, subspecialty teaching and indications conferences, and resident didactic sessions.

Additionally, students will have scheduled time to meet with residents and staff to explore the nuances of the program. The VIP will also include structured teaching time with faculty each week to allow students the opportunity to explore the various subspecialties offered at UNM.

Interested students may register here and submit the attached confirmation of enrollment form signed by their Dean of Students.  After approval by the Department of Orthopaedics and UNM School of Medicine Office of Medical Student Affairs, students will be given access to the VIP. This program is for information and educational purposes only and is not offered for credit. There is no charge for participation. Students choosing to participate in the VIP are under no obligation to partake in all offerings and are encouraged to use this as an avenue to learn more about the Orthopaedic Residency Program at the University of New Mexico.