Open Rank of Neurology - Adult Neurology

The University of New Mexico Department of Neurology seeks a neuromuscular neurologist to join our faculty. We are looking for a dedicated clinician-educator with expertise in neuromuscular disorders and a commitment to providing outstanding patient care in the outpatient setting at the University of New Mexico Hospital Clinical Neurosciences Center.

Our neuromuscular faculty provide comprehensive care for the full spectrum of neuromuscular disorders, including peripheral neuropathies, motor neuron disease, neuromuscular junction disorders, muscular dystrophies, inflammatory and inherited myopathies, hereditary neuropathies, and complex nerve and muscle disorders

Clinical responsibilities include: outpatient patient care, electrodiagnostic testing, neuromuscular ultrasound, and the management of patients receiving advanced therapies for neuromuscular disease, including infusion-based biologic treatments and gene-targeted therapies.

Academic responsibilities include: participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows and research activities of the department.

The successful candidate is expected to have excellent communications skills and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.

Neuromuscular Neurology at UNM: the neuromuscular section benefits from foundation-supported philanthropic funding with a strong history of continued investment to advance clinical care, research and education. Multidisciplinary ALS and Muscular Dystrophy clinics are recognized as certified Care Centers by their respective national organizations and are supported by external funding.

New Mexico is home to the largest known population of individuals with Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy (OPMD) in the world, providing unique opportunities for clinical care, education, and research.

UNM Department of Neurology: the Department of Neurology includes 43 faculty members across a broad range of clinical and research disciplines. The department supports vibrant clinical programs, basic science and clinical research initiatives, and well-established adult and child neurology residency programs. Fellowship training opportunities include a clinical neurophysiology fellowship that trains two fellows annually, along with additional subspecialty educational programs.

University of New Mexico Hospital and School of Medicine: University of New Mexico Hospital is the state's only Level I Trauma Center and serves as New Mexico's primary academic medical center and tertiary referral center. The UNM School of Medicine is committed to excellence in patient care, education, research, and service to the diverse communities of New Mexico.

The University of New Mexico campus is located adjacent to the medical center and offers the resources, cultural opportunities, and academic environment of a major research university.

About Albuquerque, New Mexico: Albuquerque is a beautiful city with the 10,000 ft Sandia Mountains to the east and mesa desert to the west. The beautiful high desert environment provides more than 310 days of sunshine and the variety of all four seasons. Temperatures rarely get to 100F in the summer with humidity running in the teens. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports year-round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. Albuquerque is 1 hour from Santa Fe, NM and 2.5 hours from Taos, NM, both world famous for their art and culture. New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with 19 indigenous native pueblos, the Navajo reservation and three Apache tribal lands. We have excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, numerous cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.

Minimum
Qualifications:

• MD, DO, or
  equivalent medical degree
• Board certified
  or board eligible in neurology or physical medicine and rehabilitation (PMR)
• Completion of
  an adult neurology or PMR residency by the start date
• Eligibility for
  medical license in the State of New Mexico
• Eligible to
  work in the United States
  

Preferred
Qualifications:

• Completion of a
  neuromuscular or clinical neurophysiology fellowship by the start date
• Experience
  diagnosing and managing patients with neuromuscular disorders
  
• Expertise in
  electrodiagnostic testing (EMG/NCS); experience with neuromuscular ultrasound
  is desirable
  
• Interest in
  neuromuscular clinical research and/or scholarly activity
  
• Commitment to
  medical education and mentorship of learners
  
• A demonstrated
  commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New
  Mexico and to the success of the University's mission to serve local and global
  communities.

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A completed application should include a cover letter, CV, and three professional references. For assistance with the application process, contact NeuroHR@salud.unm.edu.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.