Open Rank/Open Track of Dermatology - Generalist

We serve a large, truly diverse, and medically complex patient population. As the only academic health center/flagship institution for the entire state, we are the consultative resource for Dermatology in New Mexico (population 2.2 million) and also serve the Four Corners region of the Southwest. Our population is uniquely multicultural and multilingual, with 22 American Indian tribes and nations (11-12% census population as of 2021) as well as vibrant Hispanic/Latinx (50%), African American (3%), and Asian American (2%) communities. We are also the only inpatient consult service in the state, therefore we run a very consistently busy inpatient service with resident coverage. We are specifically seeking an individual with expertise and interest in this domain to join our existing highly-qualified faculty, though it is not a mandatory requirement of this position.

At the UNM Department of Dermatology, we pride ourselves in our excellence and commitment to all mission areas, training residents to practice at their highest level and offering robust clinical exposure, high-quality education/professional development, research opportunities and a longstanding dedication to community engagement and diversity/equity/inclusivity and belonging. The ACGME-accredited residency program is currently allotted 3 residents/year, supervised by approximately 10 faculty.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor or equivalent
• Board-eligible or certified in Dermatology
• Eligible for medical licensure in NM
• Eligible for State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification and federal DEA registration
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S.

The UNM School of Medicine actively engages in educational innovation initiatives towards improving diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the physician workforce. In addition, the Department of Dermatology is unequivocally committed to DEI efforts and anti-racism. As such, preferable candidate attributes include:

• Demonstrable experience promoting inclusion in the workforce
• Knowledge and modelling of cultural humility
• Commitment to guiding learners from underrepresented groups, and
• Commitment to understanding and utilizing social determinants of health to address health disparities for individuals and communities.

Additional training and expertise (such as in Pediatric Dermatology, Dermatopathology, Internal Medicine-Dermatology) would be welcome. Faculty appointment (Assistant/Associate/Professor; Clinician Educator track vs tenure track) and compensation will be commensurate with experience. We welcome your interest in our vibrant program!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest, experience/excellence in complex inpatient/consultative medical dermatology.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, as well as experience working with broadly diverse teams and communities.
• Demonstrated on experiences that are in alignment with UNM School of Medicine key mission areas (Education,
• Research, Clinical Care, Community Engagement)
• Demonstrated skills/interest that would contribute to growth and improvement of the ACGME-accredited residency training program as pertains to specialty/pediatric dermatologic care in a collaborative manner
• Demonstrated experience/excellence in teaching and mentoring learners of various backgrounds.

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lalopez@salud.unm.edu

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