I rotated in NM earlier this year. Totally agree w/ previous post. Program is well represented in all areas, Trauma, Joint, Sports, Spine, Peds, Hand, and Tumor. Faculty are great, very approachable. Multiple research opportunities available. The residents work hard but are happy. Generally a good group of guys. Call on trauma is 8-9 times per month with two weekends off. The other weekends you work a Fri/Sun and a Sat. Call in the summer months can be busy, ie 20-25 consults per call. You won't get to sleep much. You have a lot of autonomy but backup is always available. All in all a very solid program. Graduates are well trained for general ortho practice, but many get good fellowships and have gone into academic careers. There are good didactics. Hope that helps. :roll smile:
