University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, United States
Valerie Carrejo, MD FAAFP FASAM received her medical degree from the University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Medicine and completed her residency with the Department of Family and Community Medicine at UNM in 2007. Following residency, she practiced community-based healthcare at an FQHC for several years. In 2010, she became board certified in Addiction Medicine, due to an expanding interest in treating patients with substance abuse disorders. She joined the faculty at the UNM Department of Family and Community Medicine in fall 2012 to become more involved in education and further development in treating addictions in primary care, an ever-expanding need in New Mexico. In 2018, she developed the ACGME accredited UNM Addiction Medicine fellowship, where she serves as the program director. Most recently, she was selected to serve on the national board for the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine (ACAAM) and is acting Treasurer. She is a sought-after speaker in addiction medicine and toxicology. She still practices full-spectrum family medicine, including prenatal care, is an Associate Professor, Medical Director of the UNM North Valley Center and Associate CMO for UNMH Primary Care. .
Saturday, August 20, 2022
1:15 PM – 2:45 PM