Assistant Professor- Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon

The Department of Orthopaedics and
Rehabilitation at the University of New Mexico, School of Medicine is actively
seeking a faculty Assistant Professor - Flex Track for the Trauma Division.
Applicants must have completed a residency in orthopaedic surgery, and have been accepted into an accredited 12-month orthopaedic trauma fellowship
program. Applicants must be able to obtain an unrestricted medical license in
the state 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 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 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.

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