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.
Take a look at the opportunities in our Department by clicking on the links below. Thank you for considering the University of New Mexico.
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 Health Sciences Center (HSC) is using a one-year, $24 million appropriation from the New Mexico State Legislature to build and enhance the pipeline of resident physicians working in rural communities around the state. This...
About 20 years ago, Thomas Byrd, MD, a physician-scientist at The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, took an interest in a seemingly inconsequential bacterium: Mycobacterium abscessus (M. abscessus). Driven by “intellectual curiosity,” Byrd...
The University of New Mexico and the UNM Foundation announced an anonymous planned gift Wednesday, Nov. 10, with an estimated value of $55 million, the largest philanthropic commitment in the University's history. The gift will support several areas...
The Department of Pediatrics in The University of New Mexico School of Medicine is celebrating 60 years of caring for New Mexico's children and families. The milestone was recently recognized at the School of Medicine Alumni Gala, bringing together...
