Selection

UNM sponsored programs participate in the National Residency Matching Program and other specialty matches to fill their positions. The University is an Equal Opportunity employer and makes selections based on the preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. Programs do not discriminate with regard to sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, ancestry, or medical conditions or ACGME required status.

Additional Otolaryngology Division Requirement

Applicants must submit an application for residency through the ERAS program to the Division of Otolaryngology.

All applications to the University of New Mexico Otolaryngology training program are reviewed by the faculty. Prospective residents must attend an interview to be considered for a residency position. All positions offered for residency training will be through the ERAS matching program.

For residents, GME requires Step II to be successfully completed by the end of the first year of training (HO I) and Step III to be successfully completed by the end of the second year of training (HO II).

Licensure

Residents will hold a limited license to practice medicine in the state of New Mexico. License renewal is required annually through the duration of the residency. It is advisable to apply for a Public Service License through the New Mexico Board of Medical Examiners.

Professional Liability Insurance

The New Mexico Tort Claims Act regulates professional liability insurance for residents. It is provided for physicians in training in accordance with the Act. This coverage does not extend outside the training program.

Insurance

Health, vision and dental insurance is provided for residents, dependents and qualifying domestic partners.. There is no deductible or co-payment for most services provided at the medical center. Life insurance is provided to residents at no cost. Long-term disability insurance is provided to residents at no cost.

Salary

Salary 2024-2025

PGY I - $65,550

PGY II - $67,676

PGY III - $70,139

PGY IV - $72,736

PGY V - $75,887

• Meal card: $1350

• OMFS Night Call: $600/night split in pool between all residents.

Meals

All residents receive a meal stipend (2024-2025: $1350) via a badge-based credit system.

Leave

• Sick leave = 21 days/year
• Vacation leave = 21 days/year
• Approximately 7 additional days off during winter holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years.
• Education Leave= 5 days per year.
• Bereavement Leave = 3 days per year.
• Professional Leave (Interviews) = 8 days per residency.
• Maternity and Paternity Leave = 2 weeks of leave. Additional leave may be discussed and approved by the Program Director.

Books and Loupes

A minimum allowance of seven hundred and fifty dollars is provided to each otolaryngology resident per year for educational purposes.

Because many of the cases performed during residency will require loupes for adequate visualization of operative structures, the Division of Otolaryngology will pay for one set of operative loupes during training.