Academic ConnectDirector of the Yale Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program
Yale University: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Neurology (Pediatrics)
Location
New Haven, CT
Open Date
Feb 24, 2025
Deadline
Feb 23, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time
Description
The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, at the Yales School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding full-time, clinical-academic pediatric epileptologist to serve as Director of the Yale Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program. Applicants are sought at the Associate Professor or Professor ranks, based on background and experience, and academic appointments will be in the Yale School of Medicine. The Director will be responsible for significantly expanding Pediatric Epilepsy-related clinical programs and research. Further responsibilities for the Director will be to strengthen and develop new training programs geared toward excellence and leadership – core elements to achieve a compelling and transformative vision for the future of Pediatric Epilepsy.
In addition to both inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities, the Director will be expected to help expand pediatric, neonatal, and ICU video/EEG monitoring, the ketogenic diet and VNS programs, and importantly, the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery program. There will be numerous opportunities to contribute to clinical and research programs within the Section of Pediatric Neurology, as well as in conjunction with the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) Level IV Yale Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, directed by Drs. Lawrence Hirsch (Neurology) and Eyiyemesi Damisah (Neurosurgery). Extensive infrastructure for research is available throughout the Yale Campus, and cutting-edge initiatives in Clinical Neurosciences/Neuroimaging and basic-translational neurosciences are currently being implemented.
The successful Program Director will join an existing team of 3 fellowship-trained and BC/BE Pediatric Epileptologists and will collaborate with 6 other Pediatric Neurologists with a broad range of subspecialty interests and skills, 10+ Adult Epileptologists, 3+ Neuropsychologists (1 Pediatric), and 2 Epilepsy Neurosurgeons. The Yale Pediatric Neurology Residency Program admits two residents per year, and all residents rotate through Pediatric Epilepsy. In addition, the Pediatric Epilepsy Program has dedicated nursing, pediatric psychology, nutrition, administrative and social work support. Finally, plans have been approved to expand the epilepsy monitoring unit at Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital. This important expansion will be augmented with additional satellite facilities throughout Connecticut within the Yale New Haven Health System.
The Section of Pediatric Neurology comprises multiple faculty members housed in leading programs that are recognized both nationally and internationally. They hold multidisciplinary clinics which have been consistently ranked by US News and World Report. Excellence in clinical care, education, outreach and research spans all major subspecialty areas of Pediatric Neurology.
Yale Medical School has long been recognized as a global leader in academic medicine and is a major component of a vibrant and distinguished Neurosciences community. New Haven is currently the third largest city in Connecticut, and boasts dozens of Zagat-rated restaurants, collegiate sports, major concert events and festivals, shops, museums, and other cultural attractions. Moreover, New Haven is in proximity to major cities such as New York and Boston and it is a short commute to the splendor and beauty of the surrounding nature that boasts four distinct seasons, a diverse geography comprised of multiple state parks, lakes, rivers and an impressive coastline. Finally, there is a thriving economic base comprised of state-of-the-art manufacturing, high-technology, electronics and service industries in Connecticut. Excellent schools, colleges and universities abound.
A generous benefits package is provided and can also include college tuition remission for qualified dependents. Outstanding recommendations and evidence of clinical excellence and leadership are required.
Qualifications
Requirements include an MD, MD/PhD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree; eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut; and board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology or equivalent. An additional requirement is appropriate credentialing by Yale New Haven Health to practice the full spectrum of Pediatric Epilepsy diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. As such, successful applicants should have completed subspecialty training in epilepsy and be certified in clinical neurophysiology (ABPN or ABCN or equivalent).
Application Instructions
Interested applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and 3 letters of reference electronically to:
apply.interfolio.com/164056
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For any questions, please reach out to Jong M. Rho, MD, Section Chief of Pediatric Neurology, at jong.rho@yale.edu.