Diagnostic Residency | School of Medicine

Innovative Diagnostic Radiology Training

Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Welcome to the University of New Mexico Diagnostic Radiology residency program! Our program, located in the heart of New Mexico’s high desert, thoroughly prepares our residents for fellowship and practice opportunities across the country.

Mission Statement

To train the next generation of radiologists who will care for the people of New Mexico by:

Meeting and exceeding accreditation standards
Creating and supporting a learning culture
Creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive learning environment

Program Aims

The radiology department, residency program and faculty will align its educational goals to meet ACGME common and specific program requirements.
Innovate its teaching, coaching, mentoring and feedback practices to create a vibrant learning environment.
Recruit a diverse residency class in a holistic manner by training the selection committee in unconscious bias and semi-structured interviewing practices.
Provide a supportive learning environment based on deliberate practice, high quality coaching and a growth mindset.
Identify a trainee’s passion and apply it to support the department’s clinical, educational and research missions.
Invest in high quality faculty development programing to elevate the skills of the teaching faculty.

Welcome!

The Diagnostic Radiology Residency at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is a four-year training program fully accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education. The mission of the UNM Radiology Residency Program is to train outstanding Diagnostic Radiology physicians capable of performing and interpreting the full spectrum of diagnostic radiology. Our department seeks to provide the highest quality healthcare to the entire population of New Mexico, including those with limited access to care, providing radiology imaging and services unavailable elsewhere in the state. Our goal is to train physicians for future practice in New Mexico, either at our own institution or in community practice. We value the diversity of our patients, students, residents, faculty and staff. Our unique patient mix is a cornerstone of our program - a result of our history as the Bernalillo County Indian Hospital, the county hospital, and our current status as the state's academic referral center, only Level 1 trauma center, and safety net hospital. Our strengths include our people, our camaraderie, and our sense of teamwork.

UNM has a national reputation for excellence in all the radiology sub-specialties and our research program is strong. We strive to foster innovation, discovery and creativity; and translate research and discoveries into clinical or educational practice.

Our program aims to provide a resident-centered educational experience with the attitude of continuous improvement. We are committed to patient safety and high value care.

Thank you for taking the time to visit our website and learn more about our Diagnostic Radiology Residency training program and the Department of Radiology at University of New Mexico. We hope to see you soon in sunny Albuquerque.

— AMANDA DERYLO, MD, Program Director , Welcome to Diagnostic Radiology