The Department of Emergency Medicine has 88 full-time and part-time attending physicians. We provide classroom and clinical education for the EMS Academy, as well as medical, pharmacy, and PA students. Our physician training programs have excellent national reputations and include our EM residency and fellowships in Pediatric EM, EMS, Ultrasound, Wilderness, Sports Medicine, and Medical Education. We have identified the need in academic areas of expertise in PEM, EMS, Informatics, Simulation, Ultrasound, Medical Toxicology, Quality, and Operations. UNM Hospital is New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center, the only Children's Hospital, and the state's first Comprehensive Stroke Center. UNM Health System providers specialize in over 150 areas and receive 900,000 outpatient visits, 22,000 surgical cases, and approximately 100,000 emergency room visits each year. UNM prides itself on being an engaged partner to the many communities it serves and accepts the responsibility that comes with that commitment. The School of Medicine (SOM), created in 1964, is celebrated for its research discoveries and innovations in medical education and has earned a reputation for prioritizing diversity in the physician and health professions workforce. The UNM Health Sciences Center integrates the School of Medicine with Schools of Population-Based Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing to offer unique interprofessional training and collaborative experiences.
QualificationsMinimum
Qualifications:
- Have a MD or DO
degree. - Board certified
or board eligible in Emergency Medicine - 3 to 5 years of
directly related experience, which may include time spent in residency and
fellowship. - State of New
Mexico Medical license or equivalent and Federal DEA Certification at time of
hire.
Preferred
Qualifications:
- Clinical skills
relevant to Emergency Medicine - Communicate
effectively with physicians, patients, and other health professionals as well
as with multi-lingual populations. - Commitment and
activities related to community engagement. - Interest or
experiences in scholarly, educational, or administrative work to include
coaching and mentoring. - Personal and professional alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine.
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Application InstructionsOnly applications submitted through
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A complete application includes a CV and cover letter. Please include a cover letter that describes your educational and professional background, lived experiences and alignment with the values of the Department and the UNM School of Medicine: https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/about/mission.html The cover letter may also include a description of work in the four domains listed above with a focus on activities which have made a demonstrated positive impact. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits. For additional information, please contact Dr. Cori Poffenberger at CPoffenberger@salud.unm.edu or Amy Jameson at (505) 272-5150; ALJameson@salud.unm.edu.
For Best ConsiderationFor best consideration, please apply by 9/18/2026. This position will remain open until filled.
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