Email: lkunzelman@salud.unm.edu
Introduction: I'm Landon Kunzelman, PGY-4 UNM AP/CP resident. I grew up in a small town in rural southern Illinois, received my Bachelor's of Science in Human Biology and Associate's in Music from Brigham Young University-Idaho, and earned my MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Peoria. My wife and I have three beautiful kids (ages 6, 4, and 18 months), and all of us love it here in New Mexico. I have a special interest in GI pathology, so in 2024-2025 I will complete the Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Duke University School of Medicine.
I felt so comfortable with the faculty on my interview day. The program's comprehensiveness in training scope impressed me, along with the selection of fellowships, particularly the hematopathology and forensic pathology programs. TriCore Laboratories and the OMI stood out as top-notch training sites for clinical pathology and autopsy, respectively. The anatomic pathology training in three different practice environments (VA hospital, UNM hospital, and Presbyterian hospital) ensures wide exposure to different practice settings. Albuquerque's proximity to extended family, mild weather, reasonable cost of living, and the abundance of nearby outdoor activities also played a part in drawing me to the program. Since it was clear that the location and overall program training were stellar, it was a very easy decision to choose the UNM Pathology Residency for my professional training.
Residency:
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, NM
Medical School:
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Peoria, IL
Undergraduate Education:
B.S. Human Biology
Brigham Young University
Rexburg, ID