The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting a board certified or board eligible, Open Rank, Open Track, neurosurgeon with an emphasis in a CNS Open Cerebrovascular and Endovascular focused practice. Join 7 established neurosurgeons and three multidisciplinary Endovascular colleagues currently practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents within the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of New Mexico Hospital (including Sandoval Regional Medical Center) and Lovelace Medical Center, an affiliated private hospital.

The University of New Mexico is the only tertiary referral neurosurgical center in the State of 2.3 million people. UNM is one of six primary stroke centers in New Mexico and the only center performing thrombectomies. There is a significant need and opportunity for a neurosurgeon to grow and expand an established practice focused on the treatment of vascular disorders of the brain and spine. Overall, the department has a comprehensive practice focusing on a diverse range of neurological problems in both pediatric and adult neurosurgery. With recent re-establishment of an ACGME-approved neurosurgery residency in 2022, there is ample opportunity to teach and be involved in an academic atmosphere. In addition to resident coverage, all subspecialty services are supported by advanced practice provider teams. UNM is the only Level 1 trauma center in the state treating both complex brain and spine injuries, and participation in the trauma call pool will be expected.

• Faculty appointment through UNM School of Medicine
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Relocation reimbursement
• Dependent tuition program

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree.
• Board certified or board eligible in Neurosurgery
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in an academic neurosurgery practice along-side, residents and students
  Excellence in resident education.
• Scholarly activity with evidence of publication, participation in clinical/ translational research, and/or independent funding.
• Outstanding record of professionalism with ability to communicate and participate effectively across multiple specialties.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
• Completion of post-residency fellowship in Open Cerebrovascular and Endovascular, or a demonstrated practice focus in this are

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