Epileptologist - Neurology - Detroit, MI, United States - Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Description

Childrens Hospital of Michigan (CHM) along with University Pediatricians is recruiting a Board Certified/Board Eligible Epileptologist to join our team in Metro Detroit.

The Division of Neurology has 11 pediatric neurologists and we are looking to expand our epilepsy group. Currently we have 4 board certified pediatric epileptologists as well as a clinical neurophysiologist. We perform 20+ surgeries per year and run a neurostimulation (vagus nerve stimulation, VNS and RNS) clinic. Overnight epilesy monitoring units in both Detroit and Troy locations are monitored by Stratus EEG.

Our comprehensive epilepsy program has earned a Level 4 accreditation from the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC) in the last 10 years, the highest level of accreditation for epilepsy care, which recognizes programs with the professional expertise and advanced capabilities to provide the medical and surgical evaluation and treatment for patients with complex epilepsy.

We have 6 NIH funded grants related to epilepsy and neurophysiology and there are several opportunities to participate in research and scholarly activities.

About the position:
~ Outpatient and academic responsibilities
~3 weeks of 5 half-day clinics and 1 week of EEG studies per month
~ An academic appointment at Central Michigan University College of Medicine, with numerous opportunities for research


Ideal Candidates Will Be:
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Pediatric Neurology with a fellowship in Epilepsy
Passion for providing exceptional clinical care
Interest in teaching medical students/residents/fellows
Eligible to obtain license in the State of Michigan

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF MICHIGAN

Since 1886, the Children's Hospital of Michigan has provided the highest quality of care to children and adolescents in a caring, efficient and family-centered environment.

A proud member of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC), the Children's Hospital of Michigan is the first and largest children's hospital in the state.

This 228-bed facility is a level 1 trauma center that has an international reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery and research, training more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan.

The Children's Hospital of Michigan engages in groundbreaking research that has long shaped the science of pediatric medicine. The hospital is ranked as one of America's best pediatric hospitals by U.S.News & World Report and Parent Magazine.

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