Founding Neurology Residency Director

Christiana Care Health Services, Inc.; Christiana (DE); On-site; USD 288,000 - 419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CME allowance

Tail malpractice coverage

12 weeks parental leave

Academic appointment opportunities

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to serve as the founding Neurology Residency Program Director. This pivotal role will shape the academic future of one of the region's premier neurosciences programs by designing the curriculum, securing accreditation, recruiting the inaugural resident class, and establishing the culture and infrastructure of a training program built to last.

The clinical home is flexible, with time allocated for administrative duties to meet ACGME requirements, and

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent; BE/BC in Neurology (ABPN)
• Minimum five years as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited neurology residency program
• Minimum three years of GME administrative experience preferred
• Current or eligible medical licensure in Delaware; ability to meet credentialing requirements
• Faculty appointment at Assistant Professor level or above (or eligibility)
• Clinical background in vascular neurology/stroke, neurohospitalist medicine, or general/subspecialty ambulatory neurology

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of ACGME initial accreditation, including application development, self-study, site visit preparation, and ongoing compliance.
• Design, implement, and continuously improve the neurology residency curriculum across inpatient, outpatient, and subspecialty rotations.
• Oversee resident recruitment, selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation in accordance with NRMP, ERAS, and ABPN standards.
• Chair the Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee; oversee milestone reviews and annual program evaluation.
• Serve as mentor, advisor, and advocate for neurology residents.
• Collaborate with Neurosciences Service Line leadership, the GME office, and faculty to ensure a high‑quality, accreditation‑compliant training environment.

Education

MD, DO, or equivalent; BE/BC in Neurology (ABPN)

Minimum five years as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited neurology residency program

Minimum three years of GME administrative experience preferred

Current or eligible medical licensure in Delaware; ability to meet credentialing requirements

Faculty appointment at Assistant Professor level or above (or eligibility)

Clinical background in vascular neurology/stroke, neurohospitalist medicine, or general/subspecialty ambulatory neurology

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to serve as the founding Neurology Residency Program Director. This pivotal role will shape the academic future of one of the region's premier neurosciences programs by designing the curriculum, securing accreditation, recruiting the inaugural resident class, and establishing the culture and infrastructure of a training program built to last.

The clinical home is flexible, with time allocated for administrative duties to meet ACGME requirements, and