A one-of-a-kind Emergency Medicine fellowship opportunity is available in Las Cruces, New Mexico — a growing, sun-drenched city in the Mesilla Valley just 45 miles north of El Paso, Texas. This structured post-graduate training position offers fellows full employee status with a comprehensive benefits package, making it an ideal launchpad for emergency physicians seeking advanced clinical development in a high-acuity community setting.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive stipend provided throughout the fellowship training period
- Full employee status granted for the duration of the fellowship
- Medical benefits included
- Dental benefits included
- Additional benefits package beyond core medical and dental coverage
Practice Highlights
- Emergency Medicine fellowship program based in Las Cruces, NM — a regional hub serving Doña Ana County and the broader southern New Mexico and west Texas border region
- Structured post-graduate curriculum designed to advance clinical skills, procedural competency, and leadership development in emergency medicine
- Training environment within an established emergency medicine group providing exposure to a diverse, high-acuity patient population
- Regional referral catchment spanning rural southern New Mexico and the El Paso metropolitan corridor, offering broad case mix and acuity
Qualifications
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Emergency Medicine residency program required
- Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Osteopathic Board of Emergency Medicine (AOBEM)
- Active New Mexico medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
- Commitment to a structured fellowship training period with full-time clinical engagement
About the Community
Las Cruces is New Mexico's second-largest city, nestled in the fertile Mesilla Valley along the Rio Grande with the Organ Mountains as a dramatic backdrop — offering year-round sunshine, outdoor recreation including hiking, cycling, and world-class chile cuisine, and a low cost of living relative to most major metros. The city is home to New Mexico State University, lending a vibrant academic and cultural energy, and sits just 45 miles from El Paso, Texas, providing easy access to an international airport, major shopping, and a large urban center while retaining the character and affordability of a mid-sized Southwest community.