VASCULAR NEUROLOGIST

Advertising Ends on: Extended Until Position is Filled Advertising Started on: Monday, August 15th, 2022 College: Carver College of Medicine Department: Neurology

Position Description:

The University of Iowa (UI) Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Department of Neurology is currently recruiting a Vascular Neurologist at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level (Clinical or Tenure Track) in the Division of Cerebrovascular Diseases. The UI Department of Neurology is made up of more than 40 full-time faculty members who provide national and international leadership across a range of neurology subspecialties. The UI Carver College of Medicine is a top- tier research institution that garnered $702.4 million in external funding in FY 2021. The UI has a long tradition of leading basic and clinical cerebrovascular research, and has pioneered the development of stroke trials and widely used stroke assessment tools, such as the NIH Stroke Scale and the TOAST stroke subtype classification. The UI is currently a regional coordinating center for NIH StrokeNet, and is also part of the NIH SPAN network. As such, we are one of six centers in the country conducting multicenter animal studies to advance the field of cerebroprotection.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics has been recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States. The UI is the only medical school in the State of Iowa and the only Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) in the state. We are a high-volume CSC committed to providing patient-focused cerebrovascular care—available to every Iowan, around the clock, regardless of their geographical location—in an environment devoted to innovative care, excellent service, and exceptional outcomes. The Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine is a highly ranked medical school where students learn to become accomplished clinicians, and top-flight researchers and educators. Our mission is to inspire and educate world class health care providers and scientists for the people of Iowa and our global community. Researchers in the College's over 280 laboratories are served by state-of-the-art core research facilities and research support facilities. Much of the research conducted is interdisciplinary and collaborations are fostered and coordinated through major research centers, institutes and programs. Many faculty members are internationally renowned for their research. Two faculty members are Howard Hughes Institute Investigators, 12 are members of the Institute of Medicine and two are members of the National Academy of Sciences.

The UI, Department of Neurology offers competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a collegial professional environment. The university is located along the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City, a city of some 77,000 people (170,000+ in the metro area) regularly ranked as one of the nation's best places to live. Iowa City is less than four hours from Chicago and within five hours of Minneapolis, St. Louis, and Kansas City, readily accessible via interstate highways and a regional airport 20 minutes away. Iowa City is an attractive, family friendly, college town with abundant local and world-class cultural, theatrical and musical events such as the UI-sponsored Hancher auditorium season, top ranked schools, and outdoor recreational attractions. The Iowa City area is often ranked as one of the most livable communities in the nation (Livability.com). To learn more about our great community visit https: // www. thinkiowacity.com/ and https: // vimeo.com/148167202.

Education Requirement:

Physicians must hold an MD degree or equivalent, be a graduate of an ACGME- accredited Neurology residency and have completed fellowship training in Vascular Neurology or Neurocritical Care, or have equivalent clinical experience.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a commitment to patient care and teaching. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Job-related experience with and/or commitment to diversity in the work environment is essential.

Certifications:

Candidates must be board-eligible or board certified in Vascular Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Desirable Qualifications:

Evidence of scholarly investigation and research is preferred but not required.

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Contact: Alexander Vongnhay - [email protected] Cmed-Neurology Pappajohn Pavilion 140 Hawkins Drive 8820-7 JPP Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-467-2903 Department URL: https: // medicine.uiowa.edu/neurology/

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