Neurology Residency Program Director

Neurology Residency Program Director

We are seeking an experienced and visionary neurology residency program director to lead the establishment and management of a new Neurology Fellowship Program. The Program Director will be responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of the residency program to ensure it meets the highest standards of excellence in education, clinical training, and research. This is a unique opportunity to shape a program that will contribute to advancing the field of Neurology and training the next generation of specialists. We are affiliated with Loma Linda medical school and designated clinical campus for medical students. Academic rank is available to program directors upon successful submission of the application.

AdventHealth Orlando is continuing to grow its Neuroscience Institute with a new Brain Health flagship building which opened in 2022. Our Neuro Critical Care Fellowship was accredited by the UCNS in early 2019.  Our Neuroscience Institute at AdventHealth Orlando consists of 120 dedicated neurology beds which includes forty neuro-intensive care units, eight dedicated neurosurgical OR suites with an intraoperative 3T MRI and 64 slice CT, FDG-PET, SPECT, and MEG lab.  AdventHealth Orlando has been awarded the highest designation, a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC). AdventHealth Neurology and Neurosurgery is a top 50 programs in US News & World Report year after year. In 2024 it ranked number 30 nationally in neurology and neurosurgery

AdventHealth also has an advanced comprehensive stroke center providing endovascular procedures 24/7. Our neurosurgery program performed more craniotomy and spine surgery than any other hospitals in Florida. Our minimally invasive brain surgery program is one of the best in the state and draws patients nationally and internationally.  We also have a fully developed minimally invasive, DBS and noninvasive brain surgery (Gamma Knife and MRgFUS) programs.    

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum and evaluation, develop and continuously improve a comprehensive curriculum and evaluation system to monitor the progress of residents through the program.
• The learning environment within the program
• Faculty as teachers, coaches, mentors, advisors, and role models
• Supervision of residents (i.e., duty hours, work environment, and work intensity)
• Program management (i.e., program evaluation and improvement, communications, accreditation as applicable, program resources).
• Resident well-being.
• Oversight of scholarly activities
• Accreditation and institutional governance Participation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Effective communication skills
• Strong medical decision-making skills

SCHEDULE DETAILS:

Schedule Details: Monday – Friday

Location: Innovation Tower, downtown Orlando

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience as a Program Director or Associate program director in an ACGME accredited program is desirable.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION:

• Current, valid Florida or ability to obtain Florida Licensure
• DEA
• BLS