Epileptologist

The Comprehensive Epilepsy Center at Henry Ford Hospital (HFH), located in Detroit, Michigan, is seeking board eligible/certified neurologists with additional fellowship training in epilepsy to join our multi-disciplinary team.

With nine fellowship-trained neurologists, including two pediatric neurologists, a clinical neuropsychologist, and two neurosurgeons, Henry Ford’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has over 30 years of experience in the medical and surgical management of epilepsy. Henry Ford’s epilepsy team is one of the largest and most active medically and surgically in the Midwest, offering the most advanced medical and surgical treatment including laser ablation, and neurostimulation implant therapies. Our busy clinical practice completes over 10,000 epilepsy visits and 5,500 EEGs annually. Recognized by the National Associations of Epilepsy Centers as a Level 4 Epilepsy Center, our two state-of-the-art Epilepsy Monitoring Units admit an average of 300 patients per year. Additionally, HFH has a growing critical care EEG program and 1 of 29 magnetoencephalography (MEG) brain imaging systems in the country. 

As an academic program, the HFH Epilepsy Center is active in epilepsy clinical research, and advanced neuroimaging and MEG research.  Additionally, our center participates in clinical trials for neurostimulation implant and stereotactic laser ablation therapies. A proven track record or serious interest in clinical research is favorably considered.

Applicants with a specific interest in clinical practice, EEG, or intra-operative monitoring are welcome to apply.  This subspecialty academic practice position also offers time for educational endeavors, including a teaching role with medical students, neurology residents, and epilepsy fellows. Additionally, a tenure-track academic appointment is offered through Wayne State University School of Medicine and Michigan State University.

Qualifications - External

• Must have completed an ACGME/AOA approved Neurology residency.
• Must be board eligible/certified in Neurology.
• Must have completed or currently completing an ACGME/AOA approved Epilepsy fellowship.

Interested candidates, please forward your CV via email to: Brien Smith, M.D., Department Chair of Neurology, c/o Laura Settles via the link or at Lsettle2@hfhs.org.

Founded in 1915, the Henry Ford Medical Group is one of the nation’s largest and most experienced group practices. The 1,900-member group of physicians and researchers fosters innovation and advancement in clinical care, education and research while encouraging improvement in technology and patient care processes.

As one of the nation’s leading academic medical centers, Henry Ford Health trains more than 1,500 medical students, residents, and fellows annually in more than 50 accredited programs. Its dedication to education and research is supported by nearly $100 million in annual grants.

The medical group’s focus areas are further enriched by the new Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences, a 30-year partnership created to set a new standard for how individuals and communities experience care across the state of Michigan and the nation. This joint research enterprise is in pursuit of a robust NCI-designated cancer program, a focus on academic medical and health education of the future, and fighting health disparities. Henry Ford Health also has a long-standing relationship with Wayne State University.

With 33,000 team members, Henry Ford Health comprises five acute care hospitals, three behavioral health facilities, 250+ ambulatory sites, Health Alliance Plan (a health insurance and wellness company) and a clinically integrated network. The system's flagship, Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, is a Level 1 Trauma Center recognized for clinical excellence in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, neurology and neurosurgery, orthopedics, sports medicine, multi-organ transplants and cancer treatment.