Epilepsy Physician - Neurology
Epilepsy Physician - Neurology
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At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leadingedge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.
UMass MemorialHealth the clinical partner of theUMass Chan Medical Schoolis seeking anAcademic Epileptologist in a clinician or clinicianscientist individual will join an active epilepsy group with inpatient and outpatient services and will work closely with experts in neurosurgical therapies for epilepsy.
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. training (Epilepsy or Clinical Neurophysiology) including continuous videoEEG monitoring in inpatient settings including ICU and Epilepsy Monitoring Unit is required. Intracranial EEG monitoring experience is preferred.
The UMassMemorial Comprehensive Epilepsy Center is an NAEC (National Association of Epilepsy Centers) Level 4 institution offering the following treatments and services:
- Stereotactic placement of depth electrodes (stereoEEG)
- Disconnectiveandresectiveepilepsy surgeries
- Responsive nerve stimulator (RNS) placement
- Vagus nerve stimulator placement
- Unique neuropsychiatry program
- Deep brain stimulator (DBS) placement
- In development: intraoperative monitoring program
Primary clinical responsibilities of this position include:
- Inpatient videoEEG monitoring
- Attending on the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit service
- Outpatient routine and ambulatory EEG
- Managing patients with epilepsy in the clinic (sessions are cancelled during inpatient service weeks continuous EEG service vacation and academic conferences)
Additional opportunities atUCMSand UMassMemorial Medical Center include:
- Work with a multidisciplinary epilepsy team including epileptologists advance practice providers social worker nurse navigator functional neurosurgeons neuropsychiatrists clinical psychologists andneuroradiologists
- Participate in the education of neurology residents and medical students at a topranking Medical School (US News #10 Primary Care) with Neurology Residency (9 residents per year) and medical students (200 per year)
- Participate in a Junior Faculty Development Program for career guidance promotion tracking and researchmentorship
- Ability to tailor career to focus on clinical epilepsyresidentand medical student education and/or researchendeavors
This position entails a faculty appointment at the medical school which affords exceptional opportunities for professional development and promotion and membership in the medical staff at the UMass Memorial Medical Center a large integrated health system (UMMH). UCMS and UMMH combine topflight clinical care with worldclass numerous cuttingedge research programs in RNA biology gene expression control and human gene therapy quantitative health sciences and outcomes research as well as a translational program supported by a Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA). The NeurologyDepartment is committed to integrating the outstanding academic and clinical programs through multiple activities including teaching comprehensiveinpatientand outpatient services an activeneuroICU and a large referral base throughout New England.
Centrally located Worcester is just 45 miles from Boston Providence and Cape Cod with a short ride to the scenic Berkshire and Wachusett Mountains. The diverse city of Worcester has nine colleges and universities including the University of Massachusetts Medical School that overlooks the beautiful panoramic views of LakeQuinsigamond. As the second largest city in New England it has powered a rise of booming technology researchmanufacturingand healthcare industries. Worcester is also home to the Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts Worcester Art Museum and thefamilyfriendlyEcotarium.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae addressed to:
Felicia Chu MD
Assistant Professor Department of Neurology
UMass ChanMedical School
c/o: Patrick Hannon Provider Recruiter
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
