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Job Description
Why Join Us
Children's Hospital of Michigan has been a cornerstone of pediatric medicine since 1886, and its Division of Neurology is one of the most established and well‑resourced programs in the Midwest. You’ll step into a NAEC Level 4 epilepsy program backed by 6 NIH‑funded grants, a surgical epilepsy infrastructure that performs 20+ cases annually, and a division of 11 pediatric neurologists who are actively growing the team. This is a rare opportunity to join a high‑functioning academic epilepsy program with the clinical volume, research access, and institutional support to build something meaningful.
Position Highlights
Pediatric Epileptologist role with both outpatient clinical and academic responsibilities
Monthly schedule: 3 weeks of 5 half‑day clinics plus 1 dedicated week of EEG studies
Division of 11 pediatric neurologists, including 4 board‑certified epileptologists and a clinical neurophysiologist
20+ epilepsy surgeries per year with active neurostimulation clinic (VNS and RNS)
Epilepsy monitoring units at Detroit and Troy locations, overnight EEG supported by Stratus
NAEC Level 4 accreditation - the highest level in the country
Faculty appointment at Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Opportunities for research involvement, grant‑supported projects, and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows
228‑bed children’s hospital and Level 1 trauma center, part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC)
What We Offer
Competitive academic compensation commensurate with experience
Academic faculty appointment with CMU College of Medicine
Access to 6 NIH‑funded grants and multiple pathways for research and publications
Teaching and mentorship opportunities across medical education levels
Malpractice insurance provided
Health, dental, and life insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Deferred compensation program
Relocation assistance
Candidate Requirements
Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology
Epilepsy fellowship training preferred but not required
Eligibility to obtain Michigan medical licensure
Interest in teaching and participation in an academic environment
Why Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit is a region that consistently surprises physicians who arrive expecting rust belt and discover a thriving, affordable, and culturally rich metro area. The suburbs - Bloomfield Hills, Rochester Hills, Birmingham, and Royal Oak among them - offer excellent public and private schools, safe neighborhoods, and a cost of living that stretches a physician salary considerably further than comparable markets on the coasts. Detroit’s culinary scene has earned national recognition, and the region’s sports culture, world‑class museums, and proximity to Michigan’s lakes and outdoor recreation make for a genuinely well‑rounded quality of life. For physicians with families or those looking to plant roots, Metro Detroit offers something that’s increasingly rare: exceptional medicine in a community where you can actually afford to live well.
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Worksite address
detroit, MI, 48228, US
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