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Detroit Medical Center

Pediatric Neurology Physician - Epileptologist

detroit, MI

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Job description

Overview

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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detroit, MI, 48228, US

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