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.
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. Please see
http://www.nrmp.org/res_match/index.html
Interview Dates:
Friday, November
14th, 2008
Wednesday, December 10th,2008
Friday, December
19th, 2008
Wednesday, January 14th, 2009
Wednesday, January 21st, 2009
For more information please contact our residency
coordinator
Tanya Marquez
MSC10 5615
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone: 505-272-3401
Fax: 505-272-6091
