Open Rank of Neurology - Adult Neurology

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

17h•Onsite

About The Position

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 provides 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.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree
Board certified or board eligible in neurology
Completion of an adult neurology residency by the start date
Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of New Mexico
Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Outpatient patient care
Electrodiagnostic testing
Neuromuscular ultrasound
Management of patients receiving advanced therapies for neuromuscular disease, including infusion-based biologic treatments and gene-targeted therapies
Participation in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows
Research activities of the department