Director of Department of Neurology (Yale University)

Position Overview The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, at the Yale School of Medicine seeks an outstanding full-time, clinical-academic pediatric epileptologist to serve as Director of the Yale Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program. The Director will be responsible for: Significantly expanding Pediatric Epilepsy-related clinical programs and research Strengthening and developing new training programs geared toward excellence and leadership Implementing a transformative vision for the future of Pediatric Epilepsy Clinical Responsibilities Inpatient and outpatient care Expansion of pediatric, neonatal, and ICU video/EEG monitoring Ketogenic diet and VNS programs Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery program The Director will collaborate with the NAEC Level IV Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, and will have access to extensive research infrastructure and initiatives in clinical neurosciences, neuroimaging, and basic-translational neuroscience across Yale. Team Structure 3 fellowship-trained, BC/BE Pediatric Epileptologists 6 other Pediatric Neurologists 10+ Adult Epileptologists 3+ Neuropsychologists (1 Pediatric) 2 Epilepsy Neurosurgeons Dedicated nursing, pediatric psychology, nutrition, administrative, and social work support The Pediatric Epilepsy Program rotates all residents through Pediatric Epilepsy, and plans are underway to expand the epilepsy monitoring unit at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, including satellite facilities throughout Connecticut. Institutional Highlights Yale Pediatric Neurology Section: Nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary clinics Yale Medical School: Global leader in academic medicine with a distinguished Neurosciences community New Haven, CT: Vibrant city with cultural, dining, sports, and natural attractions; proximity to New York and Boston Connecticut: Thriving economic base with state-of-the-art manufacturing, high-tech, electronics, and service industries; excellent schools and universities Qualifications MD, MD/PhD, DO, or foreign equivalent Eligibility for medical licensure in Connecticut Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology or equivalent Subspecialty training in epilepsy and certification in clinical neurophysiology (ABPN, ABCN, or equivalent) Credentialing by Yale New Haven Health to practice the full spectrum of Pediatric Epilepsy diagnostics and therapeutic interventions Evidence of clinical excellence and leadership Application Instructions Interested applicants should submit: Curriculum Vitae Cover Letter 3 Letters of Reference Submission Link: apply.interfolio.com/164056 Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Contact for inquiries: Jong M. Rho, MD, Section Chief of Pediatric Neurology Email: jong.rho@yale.edu If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Academicoxy

Position Overview

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, at the Yale School of Medicine seeks an outstanding full-time, clinical-academic pediatric epileptologist to serve as Director of the Yale Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program.

The Director will be responsible for:

Significantly expanding Pediatric Epilepsy-related clinical programs and research
Strengthening and developing new training programs geared toward excellence and leadership
Implementing a transformative vision for the future of Pediatric Epilepsy

Clinical Responsibilities

Inpatient and outpatient care
Expansion of pediatric, neonatal, and ICU video/EEG monitoring
Ketogenic diet and VNS programs
Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery program

The Director will collaborate with the NAEC Level IV Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, and will have access to extensive research infrastructure and initiatives in clinical neurosciences, neuroimaging, and basic-translational neuroscience across Yale.

Team Structure

3 fellowship-trained, BC/BE Pediatric Epileptologists
6 other Pediatric Neurologists
10+ Adult Epileptologists
3+ Neuropsychologists (1 Pediatric)
2 Epilepsy Neurosurgeons
Dedicated nursing, pediatric psychology, nutrition, administrative, and social work support

The Pediatric Epilepsy Program rotates all residents through Pediatric Epilepsy, and plans are underway to expand the epilepsy monitoring unit at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, including satellite facilities throughout Connecticut.

Institutional Highlights

Yale Pediatric Neurology Section: Nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary clinics
Yale Medical School: Global leader in academic medicine with a distinguished Neurosciences community
New Haven, CT: Vibrant city with cultural, dining, sports, and natural attractions; proximity to New York and Boston
Connecticut: Thriving economic base with state-of-the-art manufacturing, high-tech, electronics, and service industries; excellent schools and universities

Qualifications

MD, MD/PhD, DO, or foreign equivalent
Eligibility for medical licensure in Connecticut
Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology or equivalent
Subspecialty training in epilepsy and certification in clinical neurophysiology (ABPN, ABCN, or equivalent)
Credentialing by Yale New Haven Health to practice the full spectrum of Pediatric Epilepsy diagnostics and therapeutic interventions
Evidence of clinical excellence and leadership