The Department of Neurology plays a critical role in improving the health of all New Mexicans. Our department is the Southwestern hub for advanced neurological diagnosis and patient care.
Learners thrive in our collaborative and progressive environment. Connect with New Mexico’s diverse population as a resident in adult and child neurology. Research alongside experts who contribute to key developments in neurological care. Empower underserved patients with access to neurological care. Your future career begins at the UNM Department of Neurology.
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Our mission focuses on education, patient care and research. We aim to provide comprehensive neurological care for New Mexico.
We excel in the education of medical students and residents. Our programs prepare future neurologists by offering the latest developments in treatment through advanced scholarship and innovative research. Contact us to learn more about which of our programs is the right fit for your education and career.
If you love the brain—and a regular rush of adrenaline—you just might fall in love with neurocritical care. Neurointensivist Diana Greene-Chandos, MD, FNCS, discusses what to expect during a Neuro ICU resident rotation in this UNM Neurology blog.
For many patients with special needs, visiting the dentist is not just uncomfortable—it can feel impossible. At The University of New Mexico’s Special Care Dental Clinic, barriers to care for this population are being dismantled through expert training,...
The University of New Mexico Office of Academic Affairs has announced that five faculty members — whose expertise ranges from hantavirus to Heidegger — have been promoted to the rank of distinguished professor. The 2025 distinguished professor class is...
The founder of the University of New Mexico’s Eating Disorders Clinic, Dr. Kristina Sowar, and one of her patients speak about recovery from eating disorders and the importance of awareness, support, and resources. Primary Keywords (for search engines): University of New Mexico Eating Disorders Clinic Eating disorder support Eating disorder recovery Long-Tail Keywords (for deeper search relevance): How to Get Help for Eating Disorders Stories of Eating Disorder Recovery Is Recovery from Eating Disorders Possible? What are Resources for Eating Disorder Recovery? Social Media Hashtags (for better visibility online): #EatingDisorderRecovery #RecoveryfromAnorexia
Connie Trujillo’s connection to midwifery leads back to her birthplace of Las Vegas, N.M. It’s where Jesusita Aragón, a legendary partera y curandera – midwife and healer – reportedly helped bring more than 12,000 babies into the world.
