The University of New Mexico, Department of Emergency Medicine, is seeking a full-time physician faculty member with training in Medical Toxicology.  In addition to supporting our EM residency program and providing clinical care in both our academic and community hospital facilities, this faculty member will join other board-certified faculty Medical Toxicologists to support and advance the goals of the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center.

The Department of Emergency Medicine has 88 full-time and part-time attending physicians, and is home to an outstanding EM Residency, EMS Academy and Center for Disaster Medicine. UNM Health System is New Mexico's only Level I Trauma Center, UNM Children’s Hospital, home to the only Burn Center, 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 100,000 emergency room visits each year. UNM prides itself on being an engaged partner to the many communities it serves and takes great pride 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 SOM is home to a groundbreaking BA/MD Program that provides a new pathway for students from throughout New Mexico to pursue a medical career, as well as numerous graduate and health profession programs.  The SOM sits within a Health Sciences Center, along with a Population-Based Health, Pharmacy, and Nursing Graduate Program offering unique inter-professional training and collaborative experiences.  The University of New Mexico is located in the beautiful mountain west at the intersection of unique and diverse cultures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Have an MD/DO or equivalent
• Have completed a fellowship in Medical Toxicology.
• Board certified or board eligible in Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology.
• 3 to 5 years of directly related experience which may include residency and fellowship.
• State of New Mexico Medical license or equivalent and Federal DEA Certification at time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Training and experience in Addiction Medicine or Addiction Psychiatry.
• Clinical skills relevant to Emergency Medicine and Medical Toxicology.
• 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 diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse 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 include a cover letter which 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. David Gummin at DGummin@salud.unm.edu or Amy Jameson at (505) 272-5150; ALJameson@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.