Founding Neurology Residency Program Director

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 288,000 - 419,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Sign-on bonus

PSLF eligibility

CME allowance

Tail coverage for malpractice

12 weeks parental leave

Job summary

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized academic health system, is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to serve as the founding Neurology Residency Program Director. This role shapes the academic future of a new ACGME-accredited residency program.

The clinical home is flexible; candidates with vascular neurology/stroke, neurohospitalist, or general/subspecialty ambulatory neurology backgrounds are welcome. The position blends clinical and leadership duties with protected time for education.

Qualifications

• MD, DO, or equivalent; BE/BC in Neurology (ABPN).
• Five years of active faculty experience in an ACGME‑accredited neurology residency program.
• GME administrative experience (minimum three years) 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.

Skills

GME administration

Curriculum design

Residency leadership

Mentoring residents

Accreditation knowledge

Education

MD/DO or equivalent (ABPN)

Delaware medical licensure or eligibility

BE/BC Neurology (ABPN)

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

ACGME neurology residency program experience

GME administrative experience

Job description

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized academic health system, is seeking a BE/BC Neurologist to serve as the founding Neurology Residency Program Director. This role shapes the academic future of a new ACGME-accredited residency program.

The clinical home is flexible; candidates with vascular neurology/stroke, neurohospitalist, or general/subspecialty ambulatory neurology backgrounds are welcome. The position blends clinical and leadership duties with protected time for education.