What are the responsibilities and job description for the Open Rank in Orthopaedic Trauma position at University of New Mexico?
The successful candidate will join other faculty in the Division of Trauma Surgery at both the Sandoval Regional Medical Center and the University of New Mexico Hospital. This position will be in a busy clinical setting and include Orthopaedic resident and fellow, and medical student education. UNMH is the state’s only Level I Trauma Center, and serves a population of roughly 2,000,000 people. The Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation at UNMH provides compassionate and comprehensive care to the people of New Mexico and surrounding areas with musculoskeletal conditions. We are home to a large indigenous population, and treat patients from urban, rural and all levels of socioeconomic status.
Consideration will be given to candidates currently matched into an out of state accredited 12-month orthopaedic trauma fellowship that will participate in weekly resident/fellow education via remote participation. Appointment will be commensurate with experience and academic achievement. The ideal candidate will have practice interests in treatment of complex orthopaedic trauma including pelvis fractures, periarticular fracture, non-union and malunion pathology.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery by date of hire.
- Been accepted into an accredited 12-month away orthopaedic trauma fellowship program.
- Must be able to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the State of New Mexico.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Scheduled or completed an accredited away Orthopaedic trauma fellowship.
- Interest in treatment of complex orthopaedic trauma including pelvis fractures, periarticular fracture, non-union and malunion pathology.
- A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please provide CV, a cover letter addressing minimum and preferred qualifications and 3 supervisory letters of recommendation.
Please direct all inquiries to Dr. Gehron Treme, Professor and Interim Chair c/o Gail Case, Department Administrator.
Email: gcase@salud.unm.edu
Phone: (505) 272-4107
Address: MSC10 5600
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
