Head of Neuromuscular Medicine

Description

The Department of Neurology at the Yale School of Medicine is seeking a full-time, board certified, academic Neurologist with specialty training in neuromuscular disorders to fill the position of Chief of the Section of Neuromuscular Medicine at the level of Associate Professor or Professor.

The Yale Neuromuscular Medicine division consists of 11 faculty members with a diverse range of clinical and research interests. Available clinical resources include certification as an MDA Care Center, ALS clinics supported by the MDA and ALSA, one of the largest MG Clinics in the country with MGFA involvement and a robust EMG lab with sites across the Yale-New Haven Health system. The section is involved in numerous clinical trials and has a thriving research infrastructure. There is also an established ACGME-certified fellowship program.

Candidates will be expected to continue to grow the division and develop a cutting-edge research program. The essential duties of this position include: leading the NM division, caring for patients with neuromuscular disorders, mentoring junior faculty, and teaching residents and fellows. ABPN certification in neuromuscular disease with strong clinical skills, and an established record of academic accomplishment are required. Of utmost importance is the candidate’s ability to successfully establish his/her own research program and maximize the division’s research potential.  Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and be BC in Neurology.  Applicants must also be eligible for licensure in Connecticut.  Please send a current CV and brief statement of interest to apply.interfolio.com/59762.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. 

Qualifications

Must be an MD or equivalent

Must be board certified in Neuromuscular Medicine

Must be eligible for medical licensure in Connecticut

Must have strong clinical skills as well as the ability to grow a research program

Must meet the requirements for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor

Application Instructions

Please send a current CV and brief statement of interest to apply.interfolio.com/59762. 

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