What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Pediatric Neurology Faculty Positions position at Child Neurology Society?
The Division of Pediatric Neurology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is growing and is seeking pediatric neurologists for faculty positions in the Clinical Practice, Clinician Educator, and Physician Scientists tracks. Successful candidates will join a team of 14 pediatric neurologists working with residents and fellows in child neurology / neurology, epilepsy / clinical neurophysiology, and general pediatrics. The Division has multiple subspecialty clinics with nurse practitioners, faculty, residents, and fellows practicing in a multidisciplinary team model.
Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt, a 343 bed children’s hospital, with a level 4 comprehensive epilepsy center and centers of excellence in Rett Syndrome and Tourette Syndrome, is the #1 Children’s Hospital in the Southeast and is ranked nationally in 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties. The Division has multiple subspecialty clinics, providing specialized care for : epilepsy, headaches, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, neuroimmunology, sleep disorders, spasticity, and prenatal neurological disorders. The comprehensive epilepsy center for children has 7 pediatric epileptologists, and currently performs the most epilepsy surgeries in the state.
Research at Vanderbilt pediatric neurology covers the spectrum of the field. Vanderbilt is ranked among the top ten private research universities in the U.S., with research and development expenditures exceeding $1 billion per year. Vanderbilt’s Department of Pediatrics ranks #4 in NIH funding. Clinical and translational researchers at Vanderbilt can access the resources of multidisciplinary research centers and institutes like the Vanderbilt Kennedy Center, Institute for Global Health, Sleep Center, Clinical Trials Center, Brain Institute, and Center for Precision Medicine. Unique data repositories such as BioVU, a DNA repository linked to de-identified medical record data, and top tier data management teams support Vanderbilt researchers.
Nashville, one of the fastest growing cities in the US, is attracting young professionals and young families at a rapid rate, not only for its Music City venues, but also for a growing food scene, abundant outdoor activities, professional sports, and a welcoming environment with access to the world via the Nashville International Airport (BNA).
Applicants should be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology with special qualification in Child Neurology, and candidates applying for subspecialties should be fellowship trained in their respective fields. We believe a diverse team contributes to better patient care and an inclusive work environment and welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Interested applicants please send your CV and references to :
Bryan Burnette, MD, MS
Professor of Pediatrics
Interim Division Director, Pediatric Neurology
William.b.burnette@vumc.org
Lori Jordan, MD, PhD
Professor of Pediatrics
Medical Director, Pediatric Stroke Program
Chair, Division Faculty Recruitment Committee
lori.jordan@vumc.org
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