Open Rank Faculty of Obstetrics and Gynecology- Maternal Fetal Medicine:

University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE FACULTY POSITION WITH OPPORTUNITY FOR INNOVATION IN FLIGHT TRANSPORT AND EDUCATION ACROSS MATERNAL HEALTH DESERTS DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO, SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Practicing maternal fetal medicine at the University of New Mexico means holistic work to improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum people in this state. We provide care both locally and in outreach clinics that primarily partner with Indian Health Services and Tribal hospitals. We are clinical teachers of students, residents and fellows. We lead research that is clinically significant to our patients with respect to health inequities. Our work is multidisciplinary as our patient’s outcomes hinge not only on excellent clinical care but navigation of complex health related social needs. At the University of New Mexico, we celebrate our tradition of inclusion and recognize that our success as an institution depends on its ongoing renewal. As such, the University of New Mexico places a high priority on creating an academic environment that fosters the success of ethnic minorities. The University of New Mexico, School of Medicine and Health Sciences Center is seeking a maternal fetal medicine specialist who will contribute actively to the climate of diversity & inclusivity. We invite applications for an open rank, open track full-time faculty position in Maternal Fetal Medicine. UNM's Maternal Fetal Medicine Division has an established fellowship, has a busy clinical practice, is active in research and education, and is building an innovative partnership with flight medicine to improve outcomes for pregnant and postpartum persons who are transported from rural areas and maternal health care deserts. The University of New Mexico, Health Sciences Center is the largest academic health complex in the state. HSC combines its four mission areas – education, research, patient care and community engagement – to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care. The School of Medicine at HSC is celebrated for its innovations in medical education and has earned a reputation for making diversity in the physician workforce a priority. The lifestyle is also very attractive: Albuquerque, a beautiful city with mountains to the east and a mesa to the west, is renowned for its fantastic weather. Outdoor activities are abundant and the cost of living is moderate, while offering all the amenities of a large city. The state of New Mexico is multicultural and diverse with excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, multiple cultural and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains. We are looking for a partner who wants to provide outstanding care for patients, aspires to innovate in population care, and has a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. This position offers a competitive compensation (salary commensurate with experience) and benefits package to include health, professional liability and disability insurance, relocation support, retirement plan, and CME support.

Requirements

Eligible to work in the United States
M.D. or D.O. degree or equivalent
Board certified or eligible by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology with Subspecialty Boarded Maternal Fetal Medicine
Completion of a Fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine
Eligible for medical licensure in NM, State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification, and federal DEA registration

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching students and residents
Clinical skills and scholarly activity
Experience working within a managed care environment
Experience working in a multidisciplinary environment
Experience or interest in research activity and career development
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.