Located in Albuquerque, N. M., the Department of Neurology provides neurological care for the Southwest region that helps in the education of medical students. It handles the latest developments in neurological sciences through scholarship and research. The department supports a residency program that offers training in neurology and provides the foundation for academic, clinical and research-oriented careers in neurology. It is comprised of more than 50 faculty and staff members. The department is a part of The University of New Mexico-School of Medicine, which is one of the leading institutions in patient care, education and research. The University of New Mexico-School of Medicine offers clinical services to the residents of New Mexico.