Neurosurgery - General Neurosurgeon

Open Rank of Neurosurgery – General Neurosurgeon Position Summary

The University of New Mexico School of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery is recruiting an open rank general neurosurgeon, either certified or board eligible, with a broad range of capabilities. More focused experience in treating intrinsic tumors (gliomas), spine disorders, or brain trauma and comfort managing basic pediatric conditions are welcome. An interest in leading and growing the identified practice in Neurosurgery is desirable.

Join nine established neurosurgeons and neurocritical care doctors 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 assume and expand an established general neurosurgical practice. The department has a comprehensive practice encompassing the full range of neurological disorders in both adult and pediatric patients.

This practice is supported by an experienced group of 20 advanced practice providers and an expanding ACGME‑approved residency. Participation in coverage of brain and spine trauma for UNM Hospital, the only Level 1 trauma center in the state, is expected.

The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

• Faculty appointment through UNM School of Medicine
• Competitive salary
• Assistant Professor Level: $550,000 contract salary with productivity‑based incentives of up to an additional 50 %
• Associate Professor Level or Full Professor Level: $625,000 contract salary with productivity‑based incentives of up to an additional 50 %
• Comprehensive benefits
• Relocation reimbursement
• Dependent tuition program

The University of New Mexico is the state’s most prominent academic institution. It offers its 27,000 students over 200-degree programs and doctorate programs in medicine, law, and business. Its medical center, as the only Academic Medical Center and the only Level I Trauma Center in the state, sees a steady flow of patients seeking its unique neurosurgical capabilities. Albuquerque is a special city.

The University of New Mexico and its main hospital are centrally located and thus readily accessible from its major business areas, upscale residential communities, and international airport. Albuquerque offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area and immediate access to unlimited outdoor activities. With mountains to the north (Santa Fe and Taos) and east (Mt Sandia, with the longest aerial tram in the Americas), volcanoes to the west, deserts to the south, and the Rio Grande at its center, hiking, biking, rafting, skiing, and fishing are easily accessed.

Albuquerque is imbued with a special blend of Southwest heritage and modern scientific development. Its vibrant local culture predates the 16th‑century. Taos Pueblo has been inhabited by indigenous peoples for over 1 000 years. The Palace of the Governors in Santa Fe was first built in 1610. New Mexico is known for its artistic, musical, and culinary excellence. Albuquerque is home to excellent restaurants that feature southwestern, farm‑to‑table, and international cuisines.

Los Alamos, site of the development of the atomic bomb, continues as a leader in nuclear physics research. And Albuquerque is home to the largest hot air balloon festival in the country, one of the most photographed events in the world. Albuquerque is at the center of all that is possible in “The Land of Enchantment”.

• MD, DO, or equivalent degree
• Completion, by start date, of a residency in neurological surgery accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or its international equivalent
• Completion of or eligibility by start date to apply for certification by the American Board of Neurological Surgery or its international equivalent