Director of the Yale Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program at New Haven

Yale-New Haven Hospital is one of the Top 10 largest hospitals in the United States and is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best hospitals in the country. It is Yale School of Medicine’s primary teaching hospital.

The Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking an outstanding full-time, clinical-academic pediatric epileptologist to serve as Director of the Yale Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Program. Applicants are sought at the Associate Professor or Professor ranks, based on background and experience, and academic appointments will be in the Yale School of Medicine.

The Director will be responsible for significantly expanding Pediatric Epilepsy-related clinical programs and research. Further responsibilities for the Director will be to strengthen and develop new training programs geared toward excellence and leadership – core elements to achieve a compelling and transformative vision for the future of Pediatric Epilepsy.

In addition to both inpatient and outpatient clinical responsibilities, the Director 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 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 Program Director will 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. .

Why Choose Yale School of Medicine :

Excellent work environment  – a supportive group of highly regarded faculty who provide state-of-the-art IR in an academic setting. Opportunities to develop research interests in collaboration with radiology clinical teams across the campus. Current and future research opportunities involving advanced imaging modalities.

Career Advancement  – Unlock your potential and embrace exciting opportunities for professional growth and career advancement within our esteemed healthcare system!

Compensation Package  – Enjoy an enhanced compensation package, If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference, we want you on our team.

Benefits –  In addition to a competitive salary, benefits include comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, mortgage program, commuter benefits, Yale home buying program, college tuition benefit plan, and advantage discount program (discounts for activities, travel, services, shopping, and more).

About New Haven :   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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and caring for inpatients with epilepsy and associated disorders.
• Teaching medical students, APPs, residents and fellows
• Participating in academic activities.?
• Developing the Epilepsy program in partnership with the Pediatric and Adult neurological specialists and support.

Qualifications

For additional information, please contact? Jordan.Cronk@Yale.edu