Open Rank of Pediatrics- Division of Hematology/Oncology - req# 32232

The Department of Pediatricsat the University Of New Mexico School Of Medicine is seeking an Open Rank/OpenTrack faculty for a full-time position within the Division of Hematology/Oncology. The Department of Pediatrics is amulti-specialty group of greater than 100 faculty at New Mexico’s onlypediatric tertiary care facility. The Children’s Hospital of New Mexico is anintegral part of the University of New Mexico Health Science Center, the State’spremier medical, educational and research institution. Final Rank,salary, and tenure will bebased on prior training and experience.

ThePediatric Hematology/Oncology service offers complete clinical care servicesfor infants, children and adolescents with cancer and blood disorders. Theservice currently sees 80 new oncology patients per year at the Children’sHospital and affiliated clinics. The Division is an activeparticipant in COG with the support of a strong research team. The division housesa nationally funded hemophilia program, a survivorship program, and a vascularanomalies program. Our Oncology service collaborates with the UNM CancerCenter, the only National Cancer Institute(NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in the state and one of only 40 inthe nation.

The incumbent should have excellent interpersonal andclinical care skills and have a strong interest in participating in theeducation of medical students and pediatric residents. Opportunities for basicor clinical research are available. UNM comes under the scope of various loanrepayment and loan forgiveness application opportunities for eligibleproviders.

The Children’s Hospital of NewMexico is located on the beautiful campus of the University of New Mexico inAlbuquerque, NM. Albuquerque, with a population of 800,000, is located in thehigh desert of New Mexico. It offers the cultural advantages of a metropolitanarea with the feeling of small city living. New Mexico enjoys a mild 4-season climate with affordable housing and avibrant cultural scene. Santa Fe, a world-renowned artistic community, is lessthan an hour away. New Mexico is a place of unmatched natural beauty and offerseasy access to outdoor activities including hunting and fishing, skiing,rafting, hiking, ballooning, and other activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Board Certified in Pediatrics
• BC/BE in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
• Able to obtain medical licensure in the State of NM

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in clinical hematology/oncology.
• Experience teaching medical students and residents.
• Interest or experience in AYA population and Survivorship care.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

A complete application must contain a CV, Cover Letter consisting of diversity statement. The diversity statement should address current and/or future demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities. References will be requested when contacted for an interview. For additional information, you may contact the Division Chief, Dr. Shirley Abraham at SMAbraham@salud.unm.edu

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