Lead a Growing Division of Child Neurologists in Largest NYS Program

The Department of Neurology at University of Rochester Medical Center seeks a leader to serve as Chief of Child Neurology and hold the Frederick A. Horner M.D. Distinguished Professor in Pediatric Neurology. This is a unique opportunity to lead New York State’s largest Child Neurology program, guiding clinical care, research, and education across a nationally recognized academic medical center.

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Role Highlights:

· Lead and grow a multidisciplinary division of 22 faculty physicians serving ~10,000 outpatient visits annually and physician-scientists who attract millions of dollars in national funding and awards for their translational research.

· Advance innovative therapies for Batten’s disease, KCNT1 epilepsy, TANGO2 disease, and more to ensure faster, flexible, and more efficient clinical trials, especially for rare diseases and gene-based therapies.

· Mentor trainees in a top-ranked residency program and in subspeciality fellowships that include support from a NINDS-funded T32 training program in Experimental Neurotherapeutics.

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Requirements:

• Must possess an MD degree or equivalent
• Must obtain NYS Medical licensure before starting
• Eligible for a Faculty Appointment at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
• Board Certified in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology
• Post offer Drug Screen and Health Assessment required
• Criminal background check required
• Compliance with University and New York State health requirements

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University of Rochester Medicine is the leading academic health system in Upstate New York, uniting research, education, and patient care to advance health and well-being for all. Centered in a world-class research institution, we bring together passionate people and purposeful innovation to drive discovery, develop the next generation of health professionals, and deliver the most advanced care.

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Education: Through the School of Medicine & Dentistry, School of Nursing, and Eastman Institute for Oral Health, University of Rochester Medicine trains physicians, nurses, dentists, scientists, and other health professionals who are shaping the future of health.

Research: More than 3,000 researchers advance breakthroughs in diseases from cancer and heart disease to Parkinson’s and pandemic influenza.

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