Open Rank of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery at University of New Mexico

The Department of Surgery at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center is seeking a well qualified individual to join our UNM Division of Plastic Surgery. The ideal applicant is a mid-career Plastic surgeon who will offer the entire spectrum of Breast Cancer Reconstruction.  In addition to being full time within the Division of Plastic Surgery, the selected candidate will also work closely with the UNM Division of Surgical Oncology and Breast Cancer Surgical Specialists at theUniversity of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC), the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center within a 500-mile radius. The Division of Plastic Surgery has specialists offering a broad scope of clinical practice, and are actively engaged in graduate medical education through an integrated Plastic surgery residency program. We graduate two residents per year, and have an excellent track record on all ACGME metrics. The dedicated breast reconstructive rotation is a highly desired, mandatory rotation and a great learning environment for residents and medical students alike. 

Discover what makes this remarkable academic medical center one of the best places to work in the Southwest! The UNM Health Science Center (HSC) is the largest academic health complex in the state of New Mexico. Located on the University of New Mexico campus in beautiful Albuquerque, NM, the HSC combines its four mission areas - educations, research, patient care and community outreach - to provide New Mexicans with the highest level of health care.

New Mexico and Albuquerque Metropolitan area:

• New Mexico is an outdoor enthusiast destination, offering hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, white water rafting and mountain biking to fit all levels of adventure.
• Albuquerque boasts authentic New Mexican cuisine, along with local microbreweries and wineries, for a diverse cultural dining experience.
• A family-friendly community offering affordable and accessible zoos, parks, children’s museums, and the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta.
• Albuquerque’s unique blend of Spanish, Mexican, American and Native American influences put this high-altitude city a level above the ordinary. 
• Excellent commute times.

Faculty Benefits:

• Excellent healthcare plans
• Exceptional retirement package, which includes a defined benefit or contribution plan
• Dependent education program providing college tuition assistance for spouse or domestic partner & dependent child(ren)
• New Mexico Health Professional Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness available         
• Nationally accredited UNM Children’s Campus for Early Care and Education with UNM faculty rates
• CME allowance

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest and proficiency in Microsurgical Reconstruction
• Interest in developing a program to offer New Mexicans minimally invasive surgical techniques, including Robotic Surgery for Plastic surgery procedures.
• 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

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 attach electronic copies of a current CV and letter of interest to the application. 

For more information, please contact Misty Carpenter, Clinical Department Administrator at, [email protected]

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.