Description
The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Surgery,
Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking a full-time academic Hepatopancreaticobiliary
surgeon. This position is being recruited at the Open Rank level; salary and rank commensurate
with qualifications and experience.
The UNM Division of Surgical Oncology currently consists of fellowship-trained surgical
oncologists, breast surgeons, colorectal surgeons, and hepatopancreaticobiliary surgeons who
provide multidisciplinary care of patients with a full spectrum of malignancies. The University of
New Mexico Hospital (UNMH) is a direct affiliate of the UNM School of Medicine and is the
primary provider of tertiary and quaternary cancer care in New Mexico as well as portions of
surrounding states, serving a population of over 3 million people. UNM serves as the state’s
primary referral center for both benign and malignant diseases of the liver, pancreas, and the
biliary system. Surgeons in our group are actively engaged in cancer clinical trials and
undergraduate as well as graduate medical education, including fellows in Complex General
Surgical Oncology. The UNM Department of Surgery boasts a robust infrastructure of services
and resources to help achieve academic goals, and leadership opportunities are available.
UNM serves a large, medically complex population and is a consultative resource for the State
of New Mexico and the Four Corners region of the Southwest. Outpatient oncology services are
provided through the University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center (UNMCCC), the
only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. UNMCCC
is one of only 57 cancer centers in the nation to be designated by the NCI as a comprehensive
cancer center, the highest federal designation and rating for cancer centers. UNMCCC’s 130
board-certified oncology specialty physicians provide comprehensive cancer care in every
specialty, adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and
radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals
(nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provided
cancer care for 65 percent of the adults and children in New Mexico affected by cancer.
The 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded over $38
million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects.
The department of surgery features a vibrant teaching environment, including a well-established
residency program that graduates 7 chiefs a year, an accredited complex general oncology
fellowship, and medical students.
The HPB Surgeon will work with a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, medical and radiation
oncologists, gastroenterologists, pathologists, diagnostic and interventional radiologists, nurse
navigators, APPs, and other physicians involved in care of patients with benign and malignant
HPB conditions, with the aim of providing state of the art high-quality care to patients, creating
research opportunities, and providing an exceptional learning environment for medical trainees at
all levels.
The University of New Mexico MSC10 5610 1 University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
Phone 505.272.6869 Fax 505.272.4156 www.surgery.unm.edu
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 is known as the Land of Enchantment, the city of Albuquerque is a beautiful city
with mountain to the east and a mesa to the west. It is ideal for outdoor activities and sports all
year round including running, hiking, biking and skiing. The State of New Mexico is
multicultural and diverse with excellent local cuisine, breathtaking sunsets, multiple cultural
and historic sites, lakes, rivers, deserts and mountains.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Medical Doctor or equivalent
Board-certified/board-eligible in General Surgery through the American Board of
Surgery or American Osteopathic Board of Surgery or equivalent
Completion of fellowship training in Complex General Surgical Oncology, an accredited
HPB surgical Fellowship, OR a combined HPB/Organ transplantation fellowship
Eligible for medical licensure in New Mexico
Eligible for State of New Mexico Board of Pharmacy certification
Eligible for State of New Mexico federal DEA registration
Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior HPB surgical experience
Experience and interest in minimal invasive/robotic surgery
A demonstrated commitment to research and/or teaching
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
Interested applicants must apply for this position via UNM Jobs website, unmjobs.unm.edu/,
Posting# 33456. This position will remain open until filled, please attach electronic copies of a
current CV and a letter of interest with the application. For more information, please contact
Misty Carpenter, Clinical Department Administrator at, micarpenter@salud.unm.edu
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.
