Neurology Adult Epilepsy Specialist Opportunity at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

The Department of Neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is actively seeking a highly skilled Adult Epileptologist to join our Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The faculty recruit will join an existing team of 5 adult epileptologists within the Adult Epilepsy Program, and a larger team of more than 75 dedicated clinician-educators, clinician-scientists, and researchers within the Department of Neurology who comprise the largest and most comprehensive Neurology group in the state of Wisconsin. 

Candidates should bring strong clinical abilities, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence in clinical work, education, and research.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide inpatient and outpatient comprehensive epilepsy care including EEG/Video-EEG/ICU-EEG/invasive-intracranial EEG interpretation, pre-surgical evaluations, and management of patients with neurostimulation devices for the treatment of epilepsy.
• Contribute to the training of medical students and neurology residents, as well as fellowship trainees in clinical neurophysiology and epilepsy.
• Embrace the academic aspect of the position and develop expertise in areas of interest, whether clinical, teaching, research, or administration.

Qualifications:

• Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• ABPN certification or board eligibility in Neurology.
• ABPN certification or board eligibility in Epilepsy and/or Clinical Neurophysiology.
• Post-fellowship clinical or research experience is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to high-quality patient care.
• Interest in academic opportunities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

About the Comprehensive Epilepsy Program:

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Program at the Medical College of Wisconsin has adult and pediatric components located in adjacent hospital complexes with separate epilepsy monitoring units and well-established epilepsy surgery programs. Both programs are independently listed as NAEC Level IV Programs. Our program offers a comprehensive suite of diagnostic and treatment options for patients with epilepsy including inpatient Video-EEG monitoring, state-of-the-art MR imaging, PET-MRI, Magnetoencephalography (MEG), functional-MRI, invasive intracranial EEG studies (subdural and Stereo-EEG), resective epilepsy surgeries, and Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), as well as neurostimulation therapies including Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). The program serves a large region of eastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois. The adult epilepsy program is currently staffed by 5 adult epileptologists, two epilepsy surgeons, and one nurse practitioner, and is supported by a program coordinator and a team of epilepsy nurses and electrodiagnostic technicians.

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine, which brings together scientists, clinicians, students, and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct, and every patient we see, leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge. 

Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Children’s Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually. 

The beautiful, safe, and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood CResearch Institute, and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research, and community service.

Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Our Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing  
MCW recognizes the hard work and multiple responsibilities of our faculty and staff and is committed to improving wellness and wellbeing. As part of MCW’s commitment, a multitude of resources are provided and encouraged including the Well-Being Index, literature/research, courses, and peer support programs.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion  
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace that includes individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that embracing human differences is critical to realize our vision of a healthier world, and we recognize that a healthy and thriving community starts from within. We strive to integrate our human and social differences into MCW’s functioning, strategies and culture to create a diverse and equitable workplace. If you believe embracing individuality and working together makes us stronger, then MCW is the place for you. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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