Open Rank of Neurosurgery - req# 28606

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 spine focused practice. Join 8 established neurosurgeons with three established spine-focused neurosurgeons 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. There is a significant need and opportunity for a neurosurgeon to grow and expand an established practice focused on the treatment of spinal disorders both complex and open and minimally invasive. Overall, the department has a comprehensive practice focusing on a diverse range of neurological disorders 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. Participation in the general and spine trauma call pool will be expected.

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

Successful candidates must be committed to working with broadly diverse student and community populations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including women, minorities and those from other underrepresented groups in medicine. An offer of employment is contingent upon verification of individual’s eligibility for employment in the United States.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Board certified or board eligiblein Neurosurgery
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong desire to work in anacademic neurosurgery practice along-side, residents and students.
• Excellence in resident education
• Scholarly activity with evidence ofpublication, participation in clinical/ translational research, and/orindependent funding.
• Outstanding record ofprofessionalism with ability to communicate and participate effectively acrossmultiple specialties.
• A demonstrated commitment todiversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working withbroadly diverse communities.
• Completion of post residencyfellowship in spine, or a demonstrated practice focus in this area.
• Expertise in open and bothendoscopic and microsurgical approaches to the spine

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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.