Pediatric Epileptologist Opportunity at the Children’s Hospital of Michigan in Detroit

Pediatric Epileptologist - Metro Detroit

Children’s Hospital of Michigan (CHM) + University Pediatricians

If you want to build a high-impact pediatric epilepsy practice inside a mature, surgical-capable, academic program, this is it. You’ll join a collaborative neurology division with strong volume, established epilepsy infrastructure, and clear room to grow.

What you’ll be joining

A growing pediatric epilepsy team

• 11 pediatric neurologists in the Division of Neurology

• Expanding epilepsy group with 4 board-certified pediatric epileptologists plus a clinical neurophysiologist

• 20+ epilepsy surgeries per year

• Neurostimulation clinic offering VNS and RNS

• Epilepsy monitoring units at Detroit and Troy locations

  • Overnight monitoring supported by Stratus EEG

Comprehensive program strength

• NAEC Level 4 accreditation (highest level) within the last 10 years

• 6 NIH-funded grants related to epilepsy and neurophysiology

• Multiple pathways for research, publications, and scholarly work

Your role

Clinical and academic mix

• Outpatient and academic responsibilities

• Monthly structure:

  • 3 weeks of 5 half-day clinics

  • 1 week of EEG studies

Academic appointment

• Faculty appointment at Central Michigan University College of Medicine

• Opportunities for:

  • Research involvement and grant-supported projects

  • Teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows

What you bring

• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Pediatric Neurology

• Epilepsy fellowship training preferred but not required

• A patient-first approach and commitment to excellent clinical care

• Interest in teaching and being part of an academic environment

• Eligibility to obtain Michigan medical licensure

About Children’s Hospital of Michigan

Children’s Hospital of Michigan has served families since 1886 and is part of the Detroit Medical Center (DMC). Highlights include:

• 228-bed children’s hospital and a Level 1 trauma center

• Longstanding reputation in pediatric medicine, surgery, and research

• Trains more pediatricians than any other facility in Michigan

• Recognized by national publications for pediatric care and research excellence

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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