Open Rank of Family and Community Medicine

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of New Mexico is seeking a Family Medicine physician with fellowship training in surgical obstetrics to join their faculty. This Clinician Educator role centers on Maternal Child Health and primary care within a mission-driven, community-focused department. The successful candidate will serve as an attending physician on the Family Medicine Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service, provide inpatient addiction consultation for pregnant patients with substance use disorders, have an outpatient primary care panel, and participate in newborn care at the University Hospital’s level I nursery, with potential involvement in the level II intermediate care nursery. Teaching is a core component of this position, including supervision and instruction of Family Medicine residents, MCH fellows, UNM medical students, and residents in Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology. The department has a strong emphasis on community-based care, with established partnerships supporting rural family medicine practices, offering a rich environment for collaborative clinical care and training. Robust research opportunities are also available for faculty interested in scholarly work. The department's vision is to enhance the well-being and healthcare of individuals, families, and communities in New Mexico through the integration of and advocacy for the principles of Public Health and Family and Community Medicine. Their mission is to be leaders in partnering with communities to enhance the health and well-being of the people of New Mexico through innovative education, research, and service. The department is known for its passion for supporting and defining diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing care to underserved and vulnerable populations, and has a strong national ranking for graduates entering family medicine and practicing in medically underserved areas. They are committed to patient-centered care within a team-based model and are known for educational innovation, particularly in the integration of medicine and public health. The department offers various fellowships and has a large number of residents practicing in New Mexico.

Requirements

Medical Doctor or Doctor of Osteopathy
Board eligible/certified in Family Medicine by the ABFP or AOA
Family Medicine Obstetrics or MCH Fellowship training and experience with adequate volume to obtain operative obstetric privileges including cesarean sections, operative vaginal delivery, and postpartum dilation and curettage.
Eligible for medical licensure in NM
Eligible for State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification and federal DEA registration
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience practicing surgical obstetrics beyond fellowship
Competency in repair of third- and fourth-degree perineal lacerations, manual vacuum aspiration, and postpartum bilateral tubal ligation
Patient care experience in an office or community clinic
Experience in educating students and residents
Addiction medicine board certification
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.

Responsibilities

Serve as an attending physician on the Family Medicine Maternal and Child Health (MCH) service.
Provide inpatient addiction consultation for pregnant patients with substance use disorders.
Have an outpatient primary care panel.
Participate in newborn care at the University Hospital’s level I nursery, with potential involvement in the level II intermediate care nursery.
Supervise and instruct Family Medicine residents, MCH fellows, UNM medical students, and residents in Pediatrics and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Engage in a primary care, team-based model exploring innovative methodology of health care delivery.
Practice in Family Medicine clinics throughout Albuquerque.