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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.

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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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Ebola Explainer with Expert Dr. Steven Bradfute

Fri, 22 May 2026 18:26:00 GMT

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center Newsroom recently asked infectious disease expert Steven Bradfute, PhD, about Ebola viruses and the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Steven Bradfute,...

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UNM Hand Surgeon is First to Bring New, High-Tech Thumb Arthritis Procedure to New Mexico

Thu, 21 May 2026 22:28:00 GMT

Nathan T. Morrell, MD, is the first hand surgeon in New Mexico—and one of a few in the U.S.—to offer a new type of joint replacement procedure for the base of the thumb, and he said it represents a promising option to improve quality of life for New...

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UNM Researchers Seek New Ways to Prevent and Treat Substance Use Disorder Via the Clinical Trials Network

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Substance use disorder is a stubborn, multifactorial disease whose devastating impacts reverberate across New Mexico, but one research program based at The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is focused on making a difference. The Southwest...

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UNM School of Medicine Inspiring Grad: Danielle Cummings

Thu, 14 May 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Danielle Cummings, who will graduate from The University of New Mexico School of Medicine in May 2026, hasn’t just defied the odds—she has rewritten what people thought those odds were in the first place. When doctors told her she probably wouldn’t run...

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