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Department of Neurology

Leaders in Neurology Education, Research & Patient Care

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.

Our Programs Are Exceptional

Take a look at the opportunities in our Department by clicking on the links below. Thank you for considering the University of New Mexico.

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Virtual Campus Experience

Explore the UNM Department of Neurology's Virtual Campus Experience and what being a Neurology resident at UNM means.

Through Our Mission We Serve New Mexico While Advancing Neurology

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.

A Day in the Life of a Neuro ICU Resident

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.

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UNM Physician Tests Drug That Causes Nerve Tissue to Emit Light, Enabling Faster, Safer Surgery

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:41:00 GMT

When surgeons dissect tissue to remove a tumor or make a repair they must work cautiously, relying on electrophysical monitors and their own anatomical knowledge to avoid cutting nerves, which could complicate the patient’s recovery.   A University of...

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Over Decades, A Healthy Lifestyle Outperforms Metformin in Preventing Onset of Type 2 Diabetes

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 20:19:00 GMT

In the early 2000s the U.S. Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), a large randomized clinical trial, showed that intensive lifestyle modification was better than a medication called metformin at preventing at-risk patients from developing Type 2...

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More Than Words: How UNM's Medical Spanish Program Is Transforming Patient Care

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 19:25:00 GMT

For recent graduates of The University of New Mexico School of Medicine, Alejandra Moran Olivas, MD and Edilberto Estrada-Rivera, MD, the Spanish language is more than a way to connect with family or order food at a restaurant. It’s a lifeline.  "A big...

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Summer Safety Series: Staying Out of the Emergency Room This 4th of July

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Summer Safety Series by The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center! In this five-part series, we will be sharing expert summer-safety advice from Jon Femling, MD, PhD, an emergency medicine physician with UNM Hospital.

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