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Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center | Houston, Texas
Join a Nationally Recognized Comprehensive Stroke Center
The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Vascular Neurologist / Stroke Neurologist to join our team at one of the VA's premier Comprehensive Stroke Centers. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide cutting-edge stroke care to our nation's Veterans while advancing your academic and clinical career in an affiliated academic medical center environment.
About the Position
Provide comprehensive evaluation and management of acute ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and cerebrovascular disease
Participate in acute stroke call coverage, including thrombolytic and thrombectomy decision-making
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including neurointerventional radiology, neurosurgery, emergency medicine, and rehabilitation medicine
Contribute to stroke quality improvement initiatives and DNV Comprehensive Stroke Center certification standards
Opportunities for outpatient stroke/TIA clinic, and inpatient consultative service
Engage in resident and fellow teaching through our academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited Neurology residency program
Fellowship training in Vascular Neurology/Stroke preferred
Board certification or board eligibility in Neurology (Vascular Neurology certification preferred)
Current, unrestricted medical license in any U.S. state or territory
Eligibility for VA privileging and credentialing
Academic Opportunities
Faculty appointment potential through Baylor College of Medicine affiliation
Protected time for research, teaching, and scholarly activity available depending on role
Access to VA research funding mechanisms
About Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston - the largest medical complex in the world - MEDVAMC is a tertiary care facility and a national leader in stroke care, complex specialty care, and health services research. The medical center maintains a close academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine, offering rich opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and collaborative research.
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