On behalf of the department, welcome to our website. The fact that you are reading this means that you either took the wrong exit off the information superhighway or you are seriously considering a career in Neurology. One great thing about Neurology is the many doors that can open after you complete your training. Many opportunities await those who choose to go right into practice. Alternatively, pursuing further fellowship training allows you to explore the depths of subspecialty fields that continue to evolve rapidly. You made a great choice to become a physician and an even better choice to become a Neurologist.
Now, you need to decide where and how to meet your next goal. Selecting a training program has important implications that shape your future both personally and professionally. Fortunately for you, most applicants to Neurology residency get their first or second match choice; you are in the proverbial driver’s seat. Let me try to convince you why the University of New Mexico should be at the top of your list.
Our
faculty, the people (besides you) most responsible for your education,
continues to grow. Over the past
year, Dr. Jose Padin-Rosado became the newest member of the comprehensive
epilepsy program. This program has
flourished in just three years under the direction of Dr. Bruce Fisch and
now provides unique clinical/research experiences for residents and fellows.
Dr. Sarah Youssof joined our faculty in July 2009 after completing
her postgraduate training. She will
direct the Neuromuscular Electrophysiology lab at University Hospital and
will be the regional expert for performing and interpreting muscle biopsies.
Dr. Marc Malkoff continues development of Neurocritical Care services
in conjunction with the departments of Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine
and Neurosurgery. By the time
you begin training with us, his program will have recruited another
neuro-interventionalist to further extend access to novel ways of managing
cerebrovascular disorders.
I am
particularly proud of our residents, some of whom you may be working with in
the near future. Two years ago,
the program expanded to its present size.
While relatively modest in number compared to some “mega
residencies”, my residents have more than met the challenge of adapting to
phenomenal growth in our clinical services.
The current group of residents is uniquely diverse with a broad range
of life experiences and skills.
Under the leadership of our current and most recent chief residents, the
workplace culture has become one of supportive independence essential to
working as a cohesive unit.
I now look ahead to finding people who can help sustain our momentum and, ideally, make our department even more successful. As program director, I seek individuals with courage in their convictions, pride for their work, diligence for responsibilities, but at least some sense of humor to help keep things in perspective. I realize that I ask much, but if any of these qualities sound like you, please look further into whether the University of New Mexico might satisfy all that you ask of a training program.
