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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Explore the UNM Department of Neurology's Virtual Campus Experience and what being a Neurology resident at UNM means.
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.
The Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center (HSLIC), a major repository of health knowledge housed within The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center (HSC), recently renovated its second floor.
Stress can creep into many parts of everyday life. Whether it’s work or personal matters, most people may not recognize the signs or know how to handle stress symptoms. April is National Stress Awareness Month, and Kristina Sowar, MD, a University...
University of New Mexico Health Sciences researchers hope to launch human clinical trials in their quest for a vaccine to prevent the buildup of pathological tau – a protein in the brain associated with Alzheimer’s dementia.
Offering hospitalized patients who are struggling with opioid use disorder a medication to treat their addiction makes it more likely that they will continue with follow-up care after they are discharged, a new study finds. The intervention, described...
