Admissions

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine offers a nationally ranked educational experience. Our graduates are well prepared to pursue any medical area of practice.

We hope that our website will answer many of your questions regarding your application and admission to the UNM School of Medicine. No matter what point you are at in the process, the UNM School of Medicine Office of Admissions is here to help you.

The Committee on Admissions is responsible for the selection of medical students and is guided by a holistic process. The selection of students is based on academic achievement, motivation for the study of medicine, problem-solving ability, self-appraisal, ability to relate to people, maturity, breadth of interests and achievements, professional goals, and likelihood of serving the health care needs of New Mexico following postgraduate training.

We look forward to assisting you throughout this process for and your path to a career in medicine.

Combined MD/PhD Program

Designed to provide comprehensive training in both clinical sciences and a basic biomedical science discipline, the intent of the Combined MD/PhD program is to provide students with an integrated and cohesive training experience.

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Combined MD/PhD Program

Contact

Physical Address

Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC) room 125

Mailing Address

UNM SOM Admissions
MSC 09 5085, 1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131

Email Address

somadmissions@salud.unm.edu

Phone: 505-272-4766

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
(Mountain Standard Time)

Physical Location Open on Wednesday's only

Physical Location Closed on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday - Available by phone or email only

The SOM Office of Admissions will be closed on Wednesday, November 27. However, we will be available remotely via phone or email.

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