Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program

Las Cruces, NM

Program Snapshot

Urban Program
Additional rural training opportunities available

Residents Per Year

Faculty/Resident Ratio

Unopposed Program

J-1 Visa Sponsorship

Serve Underserved Communities

Border Health Specialty Rotation

Resident Salary

PGY1: $59,000

PGY2: $61,000

PGY3: $63,000

Program Overview

The Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program is a community-based, unopposed, ACGME-accredited program. Established in 1996, it focuses on full-spectrum family medicine with a strong emphasis on health equity, social medicine, and rural care. We are diverse educators, advocates, and leaders who train full spectrum, interprofessional, socially responsive providers in a safe learning environment to meet the needs of our community at all levels. To revolutionize our healthcare system to be socially responsive, foster health and vitality, and eliminate health disparities in Southern New Mexico through comprehensive medical training, political advocacy, dismantling social barriers, and empowering community partners. 

We envision a future where our healthcare system is a beacon of equity and unwavering support for the well-being of all individuals in our community.

Program Highlights

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IMG Applicant Information

  • Accept IMGs?
    • Yes
  • Visa Sponsorship:
    • J-1 (ECFMG required)
  • Year of Graduation Cutoff:
    • Within 5 Years
  • Minimum USMLE/COMLEX Score:
    • Step 1 & 2 passed
    • Step 3 by end of PGY-2 (competitive scores ~225–240)
  • Application Method:
    • NRMP ERAS
  • ECFMG Certification Required?
    • Required before ranking

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