Department of Neurosurgery

Residency Program

The University of New Mexico residency program in Neurosurgery is a rigorous clinical and academic training program, suited to train both the academic neurosurgeon as well as those interested in private practice.

Our resident doctors at UNM Neurosurgery.

Clinical Experience:

As the primary tertiary referral center for the entire state of New Mexico as well as west Texas, southern Colorado and eastern Arizona, the pathology encountered covers the many areas of Neurosurgery and provides an excellent training experience. Our subspecialty areas include: neurovascular, benign and malignant brain tumors, pediatrics, trauma, stereotactic radiosurgery, spine including instrumentation, and peripheral nerve. The university hospital is the only Level I trauma center in the state and covers the same large territory as the elective referral base.

The program currently covers two main hospitals, namely the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and the Albuquerque VA Medical Center, with the latter focusing on spine.

Research:

There are many opportunities for both clinical and basic science research. We have collaborators within both the medical school and the main university with biological and engineering research. An additional venue is at the Sandia National Laboratories with researchers whose interests range from traditional engineering problems to biomedical applications such as nanotechnologies. Residents are expected to identify projects of interest early in their careers which will make a contribution to the discipline. Applicants are expected to have a strong academic record and interest in Neurosurgery. One candidate is chosen each year. A candidate’s academic record, USMLE scores, publications, letters of recommendation and personal statement will be used to choose which candidates to interview.

Application:

This year we will be participating in the National Residency Matching program match (ERAS Match). Please submit applications for the 2009-2010 match by November 30, 2008. Follow this link for more information, NRMP

Interview Dates:

Friday, November 14th, 2008Wednesday, December 10th,2008Friday, December 19th, 2008
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

For more information please contact our residency coordinator