Program Director, Neurology Residency - Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic medical center seeks a full-time Neurology faculty member to lead the newly created Neurology Residency Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of neurology education while working alongside a dedicated team of specialists. The position includes competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with academic opportunities at a prestigious medical school. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in graduate medical education and a proven track record in residency program leadership. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to excellence in patient care and medical training.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Competitive Compensation

Academic Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in neurology residency leadership roles.
• Required faculty appointment at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Director for the Neurology Residency.
• Oversee the development and recruitment for the residency program.

Skills

Board Certification in Neurology

Graduate Medical Education Experience

Leadership in Residency Programs

Education

MD or DO Degree

Specialization in Neurology

Job description

Overview

Hackensack University Medical Center: Nationally Recognized in Neurosciences

Neurology Opportunities Neurology Residency Program Director

The Department of Neurology at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC), a major academic medical center within the Hackensack Meridian Health system, seeks to employ a full-time neurology faculty member with protected time to serve as Program Director of the newly created Neurology Residency. Candidates should be board certified in Neurology and possess extensive graduate medical education experience, with at least 3-5 years in leadership roles within Neurology residency programs. A faculty appointment at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (HMSOM) is required, with rank based on experience. The Neurology Residency is newly established, aiming to recruit for July 2026, with 12 total positions. It is a categorical program with guaranteed Year 1 positions linked with the HUMC Internal Medicine residency program. HUMC Neurology offers a comprehensive stroke service, neurocritical care (NCC), inpatient Neurology consultations, and outpatient clinics with multiple subspecialty centers of excellence.

The position will be recruited by Florian P. Thomas, MD, PhD, Founding Chair and Professor of Neurology at HUMC & HMSOM, and Colum F. Amory, MD, MPH, Stroke Chief and Interim Residency Program Director and Professor of Neurology at HUMC and HMSOM.

Neurosciences at HUMC:

• Recognized among the Top 50 Adult Neurology & Neurosurgery programs in U.S. News and World Report since 2021
• Over 100 team members, with prominent specialties including Epilepsy, Headache, MS, Stroke, Neurosurgery, Neuro-Oncology, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Movement Disorders, Interventional Pain, Dementia, Sleep Medicine, Developmental Neurology, Hereditary Neuropathy, and ALS

HUMC offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and academic opportunities at The Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.

Application: Submit your CV for immediate consideration to:

[e-mail]
Carol A. Petite, B.S., M.T., AASPR
Corporate Physician Recruiter
C: 732.673.5000

Visit us at www.HackensackMeridianHealth.org