What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank of Neurosurgery - Pediatric Neurosurgery position at unm?
The University
of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting to
fill a board certified or board eligible, Open Rank, Open Track, position for
provision of pediatric neurosurgery care. This person will join the established
pediatric neurosurgeon currently practicing and teaching neurosurgery residents
at the University of New Mexico. 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 to grow and expand an established
practice focused on the pediatric patients of New Mexico. 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 residency in 2022. UNM is also
the only Level 1 trauma center in the state and participation in the general
trauma call pool will be expected.
Appointment and
Benefits
- Faculty appointment through UNM School of Medicine
- Comprehensive benefits
- Relocation reimbursement
- Dependent tuition program
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