Pediatric Epileptologist

Yale Corporation; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Tuition remission for dependents

Job summary

Yale University’s Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, seeks outstanding pediatric epileptologists to join its growing Epilepsy and Neurology programs in a full-time, clinical-academic capacity. The role includes inpatient and outpatient duties, with opportunities to expand EEG/video-EEG monitoring, ketogenic diet and VNS programs, and a pediatric epilepsy surgery program.

Applicants should have an MD/DO (or MD/PhD) and be eligible for Connecticut medical licensure, with ABPN/ABCN

Qualifications

• MD/DO or MD-PhD with eligibility for medical licensure in Connecticut.
• Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient care for pediatric epilepsy patients.
• Help expand pediatric EEG/video-EEG, ketogenic diet, VNS and epilepsy surgery programs.
• Collaborate with other pediatric neurology and epilepsy teams and participate in clinical and research initiatives.

Skills

Pediatric Neurology

Epileptology

Clinical leadership

Research

Education

MD/DO/MD-PhD

Job description

Yale University: School of Medicine: Pediatrics: Neurology (Pediatrics)

Open Date

Jan 15, 2025

Deadline

Jan 14, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Description

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 Epileptologistswill 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.

Qualifications

Requirements include an MD, MD/PhD, DO, or foreign equivalent degree; eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Connecticut; and board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology or equivalent. An additional requirement is appropriate credentialing by Yale New Haven Health to practice the full spectrum of Pediatric Epilepsy diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. As such, successful applicants should have completed subspecialty training in epilepsy and be certified in clinical neurophysiology (ABPN or ABCN or equivalent). Outstanding recommendations and evidence of clinical excellence and leadership are required.

Yale University is an affirmative action/Equal Opportunity employer. Yale values diversity among its students, staff, and faculty and strongly welcomes applications from women, persons with disabilities, protected veterans, and underrepresented minorities.

Compensation & Benefits Information

Information on salary ranges and benefits is available here.

Professional Conduct Review for New Faculty Hires

The final candidate, upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment/faculty appointment, may be required to disclose whether they are, or have been, the subject of any disciplinary proceeding (investigation, hearing, etc.) at previous institutions or employers, and may also be subject to a background screening. Candidates who materially misrepresent information on their resume or other application materials are ineligible for hire/appointment. Final candidates may also be required to sign a release to allow Yale to solicit information regarding any substantiated conduct violations from current and/or past employers.