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Virginia Commonwealth University

Child Surgical Epileptologist - School of Medicine/Neurology

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


Mission or Goal of Unit:

The mission of the Department of Neurology is provide state of the art comprehensive patient centered neurological care for adults and children, perform translational and clinical research to further understanding of disease mechanisms and develop new treatments, and train the next generation of neurologist and clinical neurologists. The Department of Neurology is committed to enhancing diversity among its faculty, staff, and students. Department faculty have a responsibility to provide service to their profession and our community.

Chief Purpose of this position:

The Department of Neurology is seeking a full-time member to join our expanding clinical and research enterprises in the Division of Child Neurology. This position will be provide patient care, engage in medical student and neurology resident and fellow education, and participate in clinical research.

Position Responsibilities:1. ClinicalPrimary clinical responsibilities include care of patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings with an emphasis on Child Neurology.2. TeachingFaculty member will teach medical students and housestaff. They will be expected to organize and develop a series of formal conferences for the housestaff and students emphasizing issues in Child Neurology. They will attend weekly Grand Rounds and lecture upon occasion as requested.3. ResearchThe Division of Child Neurology is engaged in clinical and translation research projects. The faculty member will be expected to participate in, and when appropriate lead, clinical research and clinical trials.4. ServiceFaculty member will serve on departmental, School of Medicine, and/or University committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g. reviewer, conference organizer, etc.

Required Qualifications:BC/BE in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child NeurologyFellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology with an emphasis on Epilepsy or Fellowship in EpilepsyDemonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU.

Position Type:

ClinicalFull time equivalent:

1.0Tenure:

OpenRank:

OpenMonths:

12Department:

Neurology

Salary:

Commensurate

ORP Eligible:

No

Contact Information:Contact Name:

Erin KrevonickContact Email:

erin.krevonick@vcuhealth.orgContact Phone:

804.827.1577