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University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque)

Albuquerque, NM

GRE or MCATApplies via CASAAAccredited
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Admissions requirements

The published minimums. Admitted applicants usually sit above them.
Minimum GPA
3.2
GPA measured on
Last 60 credit hours
Entrance exam
GRE or MCAT
Shadowing hours required
8

Applying

Where the application goes, and when it's due.
Application deadline
Dec 15 each year
Applies through CASAA
Yes

The program

What you're signing up for.
Institution
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Accreditation
Accredited
Length
7 semesters

Outcomes

What the program publishes about finishing, passing the exam and getting hired.
Track record
No class has graduated from this program yet, so there are no outcome figures to publish.
Outcomes read from the program’s own outcomes page ↗ on 2026-11-03. Programs update these yearly.

Cost

Published figures. Cost of living and lost income aren't in these numbers.
Tuition
$98,476 total program tuition (New Mexico residents); $125,481 (non-residents)

Prerequisites

  • •Organic Chemistry
  • •Biochemistry
  • •Biology
  • •Anatomy
  • •Physiology
  • •Physics
  • •Microbiology

Notes

University of New Mexico School of Medicine's MSA — CAAHEP/ARC-AA accredited, 28 months and 116 credits. The minimum cumulative GPA is 3.2 (over the last 60 credit hours) with a 3.4 minimum prerequisite GPA. An MCAT or GRE within three years at the 45th percentile or above is required, along with the Casper assessment (above the 25th percentile) and three letters of recommendation. Total tuition is about $98,476 for New Mexico residents and $125,481 for non-residents (university fees not included).

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Your exam score

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) publishes no minimum exam score. There is no number you have to clear to be considered here.

Read from the program’s own page on 2026-10-02. Source

If you trained outside the US

We read this program's admissions pages and they take no position on international applicants. That is not a yes and not a no — ask the program before you spend anything.

“Foreign national applicants who would like to be considered for admission are expected to have the equivalent of at least two years of full-time undergraduate or graduate studies at an accredited college or university in the United States, and to have all the same required course prerequisites.”
The program's own words — the page we read ↗, read 2026-09-24
Prerequisites
Must be completed in the US or Canada, per the program's own wording.

Requirements change between cycles, and a program can say one thing on its website and another in an email. Confirm with the program before you pay for a credential evaluation or an English exam. We do not advise on visas or immigration. The full route, step by step

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) — frequently asked

What GPA does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) require?

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) lists a minimum GPA of 3.2 (last 60 credit hours). Minimums are a floor rather than a target — competitive applicants usually sit above them, and science GPA tends to carry the most weight.

Which entrance exam does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) accept?

University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) accepts the GRE or MCAT. Score expectations and accepted exams change between cycles, so confirm on the program's page and on CASAA before you register for a test date.

How many shadowing hours does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) require?

At least 8 documented hours of anesthesia shadowing or observation. More than the minimum generally helps — it's also the experience your personal statement and interview draw on.

What prerequisites does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) require?

Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Microbiology. Many programs also require science coursework to have been completed within roughly the last 5–10 years, so check recency as well as completion.

How much does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) cost?

Tuition at University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque): $98,476 total program tuition (New Mexico residents); $125,481 (non-residents). Fees and living costs come on top, so budget across the full program length, not a single year.

Does University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) use CASAA?

Yes — University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) accepts applications through CASAA, the centralized anesthesiologist-assistant application service. Remember that CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so your effective deadline is earlier than the posted one.

When is the University of New Mexico School of Medicine (Albuquerque) application deadline?

Dec 15 each year, per the program's own site. CASAA verification takes time after you submit, so aim to submit well before it.

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