IR Independent Residency Application Instructions

For the 2024-2025 interview season (for residents starting the program in 2026), all interviews will be conducted virtually in accordance with the AAMC recommendations

University of New Mexico Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Program 

The University of New Mexico Independent IR Residency is an ACGME-accredited program. Graduates from our program will be eligible to apply for IR/DR certification. We currently have approval for two positions. Candidates for the Independent IR Residency program include ESIR and non-ESIR DR residents.  Both ESIR and non-ESIR DR residents will apply during their PGY-4 year and would start as PGY-6. 

Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Application Instructions 

Step 1: Minimum Application Requirements 

• A medical degree from one of the following: 

• an LCME accredited American or Canadian medical school
• an AOA accredited osteopathic school in the United States
• a non-US/Canadian medical school with a valid ECFMG certificate

• Passing scores on USMLE Steps 1, 2, (CK and CS) and 3 

• Completion/Passing score on the American Board of Radiology Core Exam prior to starting Independent IR residency 

• Good standing in Diagnostic Radiology program on track to complete the program. 

 (Additionally, if an ESIR applicant) 

• Diagnostic Radiology Program Director Standardized Letter of Recommendation for ESIR Applicant (Independent IR Residency Match) 

Step 2: Research Our Program 

Please visit our department’s Interventional Radiology Independent Residency web site which contains further details about our residency program, department, current residents and faculty, and the greater Albuquerque area. 

 Step 3: Submit an ERAS Application 

Please send us a completed application through the Electronic Residency Application Service of the Association of American Medical Colleges.  Our ACGME ID is 4153400001. 

We require 3 letters of recommendation; at least one must be from an interventional radiologist. 

Step 4: Receive an Invitation for a Personal Interview 

After review of the submitted applications, selected applicants are invited to an online interview with members of our Interventional Radiology Resident Selection Committee (composed of IR faculty, IR residents and our Program Coordinator).  Once you are invited for an interview, you may request an available interview date from our online interview calendar. Interview season is typically December - March. 

Step 5: Participate in the Independent IR Residency Match  

Submit your Rank Order List to the National Resident Match Program.