Epileptologist Rank DOQ

Position Summary
The Department of Neurological Sciences DONS at the University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC seeks an Academic Epileptologist (MD or MD/PhD). The candidate must be BC/BE and have 12 years of accredited fellowship training in adult or pediatric epilepsy. The ideal recruit would have a proven academic record and be a key member of an inpatient/outpatient clinical care team with a strong research emphasis. The UNMC Comprehensive Epilepsy Program is a Level 4 regional epilepsy center (National Association of Epilepsy Centers guidelines) with an 8 private bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit treating adults and children. The Program has an active surgical arm with dedicated adult and pediatric neurosurgeons averaging 3040 epilepsy surgeries 5075 VNS implantations yearly and one of the largest Responsive Neurostimulation RNS programs in the nation. The Magnetoencephalography MEG center provides vital contribution to the epilepsy program and translational research activities. Call is shared between epileptologists and advanced practice providers support inpatient. The outpatient ambulatory care opportunities include telehealth and outreach clinics for rural areas. Teaching opportunities include training of the Epilepsy Fellow and rotating Neurology Residents. Research opportunities include independent or mentored integration into the robust translational and clinical research programs at DONS . Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications. Applications are being accepted on line at Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Inquiries: Olga Taraschenko MD PhD at

Required Qualifications
MD or MD/PhD BC/BE Neurology & Epileptology 12 years fellowship training in adult or pediatric Epilepsy Knowledge of subspecialtyspecific diagnostics

Work Schedule
8:00am5:00pm