At the CHRISTUS Southern New Mexico Family Medicine Residency Program we are proud of our compensation package and invite you to explore the many benefits of joining our program. Your pay as a resident begins as soon as you do to include the orientation period.
Benefits for Our Residency Program
Our salaries are reviewed annually to ensure they are consistent with or above average resident salaries in similar markets. The pay cycle is monthly.
Base annual salary structure
Effective July 1, 2025
PGY-1: $59,000 - CME: $450
PGY-2: $61,000 - CME: $600
PGY-3: $63,000 - CME: $750
Additional Reimbursements
Paid Time Off
21 days annually for vacation days, sick days, personal days, etc.
5 CME days for PGY-2 and PGY-3
Miscellaneous
Free parking
Lab coats
2 pairs of scrubs, annually
Free meals
Call rooms
Physician lounge
Dedicated workspace in residency area
Access to ombudsperson
Leadership training
Library access (CHRISTUS and TAMU)
Laptops
Education funds
AMBOSS access
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Pediatric Acute Life Support (PALS) certification
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO) certification
Insurance Coverage
Group medical insurance: Comprehensive medical insurance is provided.
Group dental insurance: An employee-funded dental plan is available as an optional service.
Group life insurance: A policy paying one-time annual salary is provided.
Disability insurance: Disability insurance provisions for both short- and long-term disability.
Professional liability: Comprehensive liability coverage.
