The Unit

Description

The only Level 1 Trauma and Burns center in New Mexico, the trauma service admits 1500-1800 acute trauma cases each year as well as approximately 250 burn patients. The service is staffed by 3 attending trama surgeons, a certified nutrition support dietician, two database specialists as well as a number of residents and medical students. Lifeguard Air Ambulance is based at the hospital for tertiary referrals.

Fellowship Program

Clinical Responsibilities

Care of traumatized patients

Research Opportunities

Clinical and basic science strongly encouraged. Strong commitment to clinical research and participation in on-going studies or initiation of new projects is encouraged.

Teaching Responsibilities

Instruction of residents and medical students.

Salary

$30,000

Applicant Requirements

Board Certified/Board Eligible in General Surgery New Mexico medical licensure
Submit:Letter of Interest
Curriculum Vitae
3 letters of recommendation - one from the Candidate’s Department Chairman, and two from physicians with whom the candidate has worked closely.

Contact

Frederick W. Clevenger. MD FACS

Chief, Division of Burns and Trauma, Department of Surgery
University of New Mexico School of Medicine
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131-5341
United States

Phone: 505 843 2270
Fax: 505 272 6493

Sep 21, 2006