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 University of New Mexico Hospital has been certified as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission—becoming the only hospital in New Mexico to hold the nation’s highest designation for stroke care. The certification recognizes UNM Hospital...
All types of brain cancers collectively have a five‑year survival rate of just 33%, according to the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program. For a type of brain cancer called glioblastoma, however, the five-year...
“From a young age, I was interested in health care,” said Heidi Sanders, PhD, OTR/L. “My grandfather had cancer when I was seven, passed away when I was nine, and that made me very interested in figuring out how to help people with different medical...
New research supports the effectiveness of the “Eat, Sleep, Console” (ESC) care approach for newborn babies experiencing opiate withdrawal, and the results are directly applicable to New Mexico’s population. The study involves newborn babies who were...
