University of New Mexico School of Medicine
The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Dermatology residency in Albuquerque, NM is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
UNM Dermatology's 3-year residency provides clinical and didactic training in general and complex medical dermatology, pediatric dermatology, aesthetics, laser medicine, consultative dermatology, Mohs/dermatologic surgery and dermatopathology. Specialty clinics include Cutaneous Oncology, Dermatology-Rheumatology, Gallup (primarily Native American patients), Truman (primarily LGBTQ patients) and a multidisciplinary Vascular Anomalies Clinic. A growing teledermatology service reaches remote areas of New Mexico. The department lists seven full-time faculty and aims to retain graduates in New Mexico, which has a shortage of dermatologists.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Ask about rotation structure at the Gallup (Native American) and Truman (LGBTQ) clinics; emphasise interest in serving underserved and diverse populations.
- Highlight interest in the Vascular Anomalies, Cutaneous Oncology and Dermatology-Rheumatology multidisciplinary clinics.
- Teledermatology serving remote New Mexico: ask about resident involvement and rural outreach.
- The program explicitly aims to retain graduates in New Mexico to address the state's dermatologist shortage; commitment to staying in the region aligns with its mission.
- Training spans medical, pediatric, aesthetic/laser, Mohs surgery and dermatopathology; ask how graduates split between private practice, academics and fellowship.
- Program describes wellness support via mentorship, flexibility and monthly PD/resident meetings; ask about this in practice.
PGY salaries
PGY salaries have not been verified for this program.
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- John Durkin, MD, FAOCD, MBA
- Program coordinator
- Lalita Lopez de Gauntt
- Address
- Department of Dermatology, 1 University of New Mexico MSC07 4240, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
- Phone
- 505-272-6000
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Dermatology residency training
Dermatology residency training typically lasts 4 years, including a preliminary year.
Many dermatology programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
This specialty has historically been among the more competitive in the Match. The NRMP’s Charting Outcomes in the Match reports show current applicant and match statistics by specialty.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Dermatology residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Dermatology residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 3 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Dermatology residency offer?
The number of positions is not recorded here. Ask the program or check the match service’s program listing for the current cycle.
What does the University of New Mexico School of Medicine Dermatology residency pay?
Salaries have not been verified for this program. Many institutions publish a resident and fellow salary schedule on their graduate medical education office page.