New Mexico
NMConrad State 30 J-1 waiver program overview, slot data, processing times, and application guidance for New Mexico.
Timeline Overview
Specialty Priorities
Priority Areas
Requirements
Must serve in a HPSA or MUA for 3 years. New Mexico Department of Health sponsors applications. Tribal health facilities are common placements.
Application Tips
New Mexico fills all 30 Conrad slots annually (FY 2024). Critical physician shortages statewide. Indian Health Service and tribal facilities (Navajo Nation, Pueblo communities) are major employers. UNM Health Sciences Center is the dominant academic system. Santa Fe and Albuquerque suburbs have some FQHC sites. Southern NM (Las Cruces, Roswell) has growing need. No alternative regional pathways. New Mexico has a graduated state income tax (1.7-5.9%). Very IMG-friendly state with established support networks.