Pediatric Epileptologist

The Department of Pediatrics Section of Neurology at Yale School of Medicine is seeking outstanding full-time, clinical-academic Pediatric Epileptologists to join its growing Pediatric Epilepsy and Pediatric Neurology programs. Applicants are sought at the Assistant Professor rank, and academic appointments will be in the Yale School of Medicine.

In addition to both inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities, each pediatric epileptologist 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 for epileptologists 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 Pediatric Epileptologists 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.

Interested applicants should submit Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter and three Confidential Letters of Reference to:

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Please address inquiries, to Jong Rho, MD, Chief of Neurology, Department of Pediatrics, PO Box 208064, New Haven, CT 06520, email: jong.rho@yale.edu

This position will remain open until filled.