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

AdventHealth Orlando is an internationally renowned hospital that specializes in life-saving medical treatments, preventative care and pioneering research. Our healing network includes 30 hospitals and more than 100 extended service locations across the state of Florida. Everything we do is designed to fulfill our ultimate goal — to help people live a healthier, fuller life in mind, body and spirit.

AdventHealth is a network of ten hospitals around the greater Orlando area, which total approximately 3,000 beds. AdventHealth operates many hospitals across nine different states; 30 of which are in Florida. Our mission has remained the same and is to Extend the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Since 1908, AdventHealth Orlando has cared for the Central Florida community as well as patients from around the world. AdventHealth Orlando is an acute-care, tertiary hospital caring for approximately 300,000 patients a year. As the primary campus for more than 1,000 physicians, AdventHealth Orlando is home to nationally recognized Centers of Excellence for Cancer, Cardiology, Children, Diabetes, Neuroscience, Orthopaedics, and Abdominal and Cardiothoracic Transplant.

AdventHealth Orlando was named a 2024-2025 Best Hospital by the magazine U.S. News & World Report. The hospital was ranked No. 1 in the Orlando metro area, and No. 4 in the state. It is the 14th year in a row AdventHealth Orlando has claimed the top spot in Orlando. In addition, the hospital was ranked among the top 50 in the nation for four specialties: diabetes and endocrinology; neurology and neurosurgery; obstetrics and gynecology and ear, nose and throat.

AdventHealth is conveniently close to many gorgeous homes, downtown urban living, shopping, and great schools. As one of the most visited American cities, Orlando has world-class attractions including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World, and easy access to both coasts for numerous world renown beaches. Orlando is home to major league soccer (Orlando City Lions), NBA basketball (Orlando Magic) as well as University of Central Florida sports. The city also has many public and private universities and colleges. The Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts hosts variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the year. 

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