Academic Mississippi Medical Center Chief of Epilepsy, Movement Disorders & Neuromuscular

An Academic Program in Mississippi is seeking a Section Chief of Epilepsy to lead its growing Level 4 Epilepsy Center and neurologists with fellowship training in Neuromuscular Neurology and Movement Disorders. The epilepsy leadership opportunity offers the chance to oversee a dedicated team of five epilepsy faculty and actively drive a program poised for significant growth. They are excited to partner with the new neurologists to develop comprehensive centers in Movement Disorders and Neuromuscular Neurology.

• Expanding Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU):
  Growing from 6 to 8 beds.
• New Clinic: A state-of-the-art facility opening soon.
• Surgical Program: A busy epilepsy surgical center offering advanced treatment options, including an RNS program.
• Dedicated Administrative Time:
  Provided to support leadership and program development.

• Leadership Role:
  Collaborate with an established team to expand and enhance the epilepsy program.
• 100% Epilepsy Opportunity:
  Focus exclusively on epilepsy patient care and program development.
• Faculty Development:
  Mentor and support epilepsy faculty and fellows in a dynamic academic environment.
• Visa Support: J-1 and H-1B visa sponsorship available.

• Leadership Opportunities for qualified candidates
• One Movement Disorders Neurologist, One NP, Two DBS Neurosurgeons with plans to hire a third
• Established Rehabilitation Program
• One of 54 programs in the country to have a designated Huntington's Disease Center of Excellence
• Opportunity to develop the only comprehensive movement disorders program in the State
• Protected Research and Administrative Time
• Teaching Supported and Strongly Encouraged

• Leadership Opportunities for qualified candidates
• Established consortium of neuromuscular neurologists (Three Neuromuscular Neurologists and One NP)
• Institutional and departmental support to build a comprehensive neuromuscular program that includes research in addition to clinical care
• Neuropathologist with special training and experience in nerve and muscle biopsies on staff
• Multidisciplinary muscular dystrophy association (MDA) and ALS clinics
• Candidates with interest in Neuromuscular ultrasound would be welcome and well supported
• Facility averages 1,500 EMGs/year
• Neuromuscular Fellowship Program

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Level 4 Epilepsy Center
• A large hospital with comprehensive neurology and neurosurgery services

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