UNM Dermatology

UNM Dermatology Delivering expert care to the diverse people of NM& leading inclusive education, research & training.

UNM Dermatology is committed to the highest quality care for patients with skin disease and to excellence in education of our community and trainees.

had another incredibly successful year at ! From pediatric dermatology at Society of Pediatric Dermatology to rural h...
04/01/2026

had another incredibly successful year at ! From pediatric dermatology at Society of Pediatric Dermatology to rural health skin cancer disparities and everything in between, our numerous posters, case presentations, faculty lectures, research collaboration, committee work, career mentoring, and session attendance represented the vital work we do so beautifully this year - and we showed up for each other in a huge way too. Thank you to everyone who supports us at AAD, in New Mexico and beyond. Until next year!

hosted our fabulous Annual Department Reception in Denver, Colorado on Saturday evening at Tamayo- what an excellent...
04/01/2026

hosted our fabulous Annual Department Reception in Denver, Colorado on Saturday evening at Tamayo- what an excellent time to connect (and reconnect!) among current UNM SOM students, residents and faculty, research staff, alumni, former faculty, and community colleagues - and we were blown away by the turnout this year! The opportunity for professional networking is invaluable in our mission to transform dermatology in New Mexico and beyond.
We invite you to help us keep our Departmental initiatives like this going with a gift of any level using the QR code. We can’t wait to see everyone in 2027 in San Francisco - We are already making plans! Salud!

wishes a very happy to our exceptional physician community colleagues, faculty and residents! We have so much gratit...
03/30/2026

wishes a very happy to our exceptional physician community colleagues, faculty and residents! We have so much gratitude for your clinical excellence, tireless dedication and high-quality care for New Mexico & beyond. We appreciate you! 🥼❤️

represented at the pre-AAD Society of Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) meeting and the Medical Dermatology society meeting ...
03/27/2026

represented at the pre-AAD Society of Pediatric Dermatology (SPD) meeting and the Medical Dermatology society meeting today in Denver, CO!

Chair, Dr Aimee Smidt, served as a SPD course director, helping to coordinate the session including a talk by Mallory Quetawki (Zuni Pueblo), an artist / training specialist with the Community Environment Health Program from UNM College of Pharmacy. Her talk was on “Art as a vehicle for health communication and patient engagement.”
UNMSOM student Melanie Jun, also presented a Case of the year with incoming resident fabiola Ramirez on orbital DFSP in a child.

As always, these annual meetings are always such a great time to reconnect with alumni, colleagues, and students. We look forward to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) Annual Meeting to follow! Stay tuned!

Today is ! is beyond excited to welcome Areebah Ahmad, Morgan Haynes, Francine Holguin, and Grace Ridgeway who will be...
03/20/2026

Today is !
is beyond excited to welcome Areebah Ahmad, Morgan Haynes, Francine Holguin, and Grace Ridgeway who will be joining in July 2027! 🎉
It’s an honor to have such talented future dermatologists become part of our team, and we can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish.
Happy Match Day 2026!✨

A continuation of at 's Native American Healthcare Career Expo from last month!
03/13/2026

A continuation of at 's Native American Healthcare Career Expo from last month!

is hiring a Clinical Research Scholar! This position is set to begin in July 2026 and will engage in mentored clinical...
03/13/2026

is hiring a Clinical Research Scholar! This position is set to begin in July 2026 and will engage in mentored clinical, translational, and/or basic science research within the Department of Dermatology. This role is designed for physicians pursuing careers in academic medicine and physician-scientist pathways. The scholar will be actively involved in managing clinical trials and serving as a sub-investigator on industry- and investigator-initiated studies while working closely with faculty investigators to develop research skills, produce scholarly work, and contribute to ongoing projects. The position is intended to provide strong preparation for residency training and future academic careers. To learn more and apply, please see the full posting at jobs.unm.edu by searching for "Post Doctoral Fellow of Dermatology." Best consideration date to apply is 3/18/26.

Resident Alumna, Letter of Academic Title (LAT) holder, and UNMSOM Alumna, Dr Mary Beth Logue presented via Zoom to ou...
03/13/2026

Resident Alumna, Letter of Academic Title (LAT) holder, and UNMSOM Alumna, Dr Mary Beth Logue presented via Zoom to our UNMSOM Rural and Urban Underserved Program (RUUP). She gave a wonderful talk on "Rural Dermatology: Ensuring we don't "fly over" opportunities." Thank you, Dr Logue! 👏🏼

conducted two free skin cancer screenings in Taos last weekend and was able to reassure and educate those who attended...
03/12/2026

conducted two free skin cancer screenings in Taos last weekend and was able to reassure and educate those who attended about normal skin findings and signs of skin cancer. These free screenings are pivotal in our state as many would not have been able to access Derm services otherwise. Thank you to Schreiber Family Medicine and Taos Ski Valley for hosting us, the UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center Shannon Shaw Fund, AAD Spot Me Skin Cancer campaign, and our very own Ryan F. Daniell Memorial Fund for making these important community initiatives possible, as well as our excellent learner volunteers. Look forward to details about our next screenings happening in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho on May 2! ⛱️🏔️☀️

was privileged to join the UNM HSC DEI Native American Healthcare Career Expo last month. Dr Samantha Herbert (PGY-2),...
03/12/2026

was privileged to join the UNM HSC DEI Native American Healthcare Career Expo last month. Dr Samantha Herbert (PGY-2), Dr Larimar Rodriguez (PGY-3), Dr Aimee Smidt (Professor & Chair), Dr Kim Artounian (PGY-4), and Oma Edeh (UNMSOM MD PhD Candidate) led attendees through a series of workshops ranging from suturing, dermoscopy, and punch biopsies. We look forward to doing this every year to continue to reach traditionally underserved populations in our communities. It is through initiatives like this that we are truly transforming Dermatology in NM. 🏜️

Join for Derm Echo this Friday 3/13 with Dr Charles Phillips on “Case Based Common Office Dermatology."
03/11/2026

Join for Derm Echo this Friday 3/13 with Dr Charles Phillips on “Case Based Common Office Dermatology."

Join for Grand Rounds this Friday 3/13 with Dr Darren Kempton! 🎈Darren Kempton, MD is a board-certified dermatologist....
03/09/2026

Join for Grand Rounds this Friday 3/13 with Dr Darren Kempton! 🎈

Darren Kempton, MD is a board-certified dermatologist. He completed his residency training at the University of New Mexico. He currently serves as faculty at the University of New Mexico and the Albuquerque VA, where he is actively involved in resident education and surgical training. Dr. Kempton has a strong interest in procedural dermatology and will begin Mohs fellowship at University of Texas Southwestern in July.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Kempton enjoys spending time with his family, mountain biking, rock climbing and Pickleball.

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