Instructor - Neurology (Epilepsy)

University of Miami Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Miami seeks an Instructor/Fellow for a one-year fellowship in the Division of Epilepsy. This role involves refining skills in pre-surgical evaluations, EEG readings, covering the epilepsy-monitoring unit, and participating in outpatient clinics. Candidates must have a Medical Degree, Florida Medical License, and preferred fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology. Responsibilities include teaching and conducting research, making this a pivotal opportunity for neurologists aiming to advance their careers in epilepsy care.

Qualifications

• Applicants must possess a Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School.
• Must have a Florida Medical License.
• Eligibility to take the Board in Neurology and Psychiatry is required.

Responsibilities

• Refine skills in pre-surgical evaluations with intracranial electrodes.
• Involve in the mapping of eloquent cortex with electrical stimulation.
• Participate in EEG readings at multiple hospitals.
• Cover call schedule for the epilepsy-monitoring unit when first-year fellows are unavailable.
• Participate in outpatient clinics, including a satellite clinic biweekly.
• Develop and submit a research project with faculty assistance.
• Teach medical students, neurology residents, and junior fellows.

Skills

Medical Degree

Florida Medical License

Clinical Neurophysiology fellowship

Education

Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School

Job description

Title

Instructor/Fellow

Department

Neurology: Epilepsy

Reports To

Division Chief

Position Summary

The Department of Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine has an opening for a one-year fellowship position (instructor) in the Division of Epilepsy.

Responsibilities

The goal of the Epilepsy fellowship is to provide training to neurologists in the care of patients with epilepsy, and to further the mission and vision of the Epilepsy Program in patient care, research and education. The responsibilities in this epilepsy fellowship will include the following:

1. Refining skills in pre-surgical evaluations with intracranial electrodes in patients implanted with depth electrodes and subdural grids.
2. Involve in the mapping of eloquent cortex with electrical stimulation of depth electrodes and subdural grids.
3. Participate in the reading of EEGs at UMH, the PAC, Jackson Memorial Hospital and Jackson South.
4. Responsible for call schedule covering the epilepsy-monitoring unit (EMU) when the first-year fellows are unavailable.
5. Outpatient clinic, which will include a satellite biweekly clinic at Boca Raton.
6. Participate in a research project that should be developed with the assistance of one of the epilepsy faculty members. Expected to submit at least an abstract to a national or international meeting.
7. Participate in the teaching of medical students, neurology residents and junior fellows.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School, Florida Medical License and be eligible to take the Board in Neurology and Psychiatry. A previous fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology will be preferred.

Application Procedures

To apply for this position, please provide the following:

1. A brief statement of your interest in the program and your career goals.
2. Curriculum vitae.
3. Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak both to your clinical skills and to your potential as an independent investigator.

Please apply by sending the required documentation to: Dr. Andres Kanner ([e-mail]).

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Faculty-UMMG

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.