Pediatrics - Neurology - Physician - Academics - Program Director

Cleveland Clinic's Neurological Institute is seeking an accomplished physician educator and academic child neurologist to serve as Program Director of the Child Neurology Residency Program at our Cleveland, Ohio main campus. This role offers the opportunity to lead a well-established, ACGME-accredited program shaping the next generation of child neurologists through curriculum innovation, mentorship, and scholarly development, in close collaboration with nationally recognized faculty across pediatric and adult neurology. Position Highlights * Leadership role within a nationally recognized academic medical center * Oversight of a long-standing, ACGME-accredited Child Neurology Residency Program with two positions offered per year, including a five-year combined Neurology/Pediatrics track * Institutional support for educational and administrative effort * Collaborative environment spanning Pediatric Neurology, Adult Neurology, and Pediatrics residency programs * Ongoing clinical practice in Child Neurology * Access to Cleveland Clinic's extensive clinical, research, and educational resources * Academic appointment through Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University commensurate with experience Key Responsibilities * Provide overall leadership, strategic direction, and administration of the Child Neurology Residency Program * Ensure ongoing compliance with ACGME accreditation and ABPN requirements specific to Child Neurology * Lead curriculum development, program evaluation, and continuous quality improvement, advancing educational and scholarly innovation among residents and faculty * Recruit, mentor, and support residents in their professional and career development * Partner with pediatric and adult neurology faculty to deliver a comprehensive educational experience * Collaborate closely with Graduate Medical Education leadership, departmental leadership, and institutional stakeholders across the Neurological Institute and Womens and Childrens Institute * Foster a culture of professionalism, wellness, inclusion, and lifelong learning in a patient-centered environment Qualifications * MD or DO degree * Board Certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology (ABPN or equivalent) * Demonstrated clinical, educational, and administrative experience beyond residency training * Prior experience in graduate medical education strongly preferred, ideally in an educational leadership role * Proven leadership, communication, and organizational skills * Academic rank and appointment commensurate with experience About the Program Founded in 1975, Cleveland Clinic's Child Neurology Residency Program accepts two trainees per year and is accredited by the ACGME. Most trainees enter the five-year combined Neurology/Pediatrics track, which begins with two years of pediatrics training, followed by a year of adult neurology and two years focused on child neurology, including inpatient and outpatient care, a comprehensive neurophysiology curriculum, and a broad range of elective subspecialty rotations (epilepsy, neuromuscular disease, movement disorders, neuroimmunology, genetics, neurodevelopmental, headache, and others). Residents train alongside a large group of pediatric and adult neurological specialists across a tertiary academic and community-based patient population, with strong support for scholarly activity and resident wellness. About Cleveland Clinic Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit, multispecialty academic medical center recognized nationally for excellence in patient care, research, and medical education. The Neurological Institute brings together more than 300 medical, surgical, and research specialists in a fully integrated, multidisciplinary model spanning adult and pediatric neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry offering residents and faculty exceptional breadth for collaboration, education, and research. Faculty enjoy a highly collaborative culture, robust educational infrastructure, and opportunities to advance clinical, educational, and scholarly careers. Benefits & Physician Perks Cleveland Clinic offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Retirement Program: Includes an employer-funded 401(a) Cash Balance Plan and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan with employer match to help support your long-term financial goals. * Paid time off * CME allowance * Malpractice coverage * Professional development and leadership opportunities * Academic appointment opportunities * Access to Cleveland Clinic's extensive clinical, research, and educational resources Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment. Disclaimer The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances. Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption. Decisions concerning employment, transfers and promotions are made upon the basis of the best qualified candidate without regard to color, race, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran or any other characteristic protected by law. Information provided on this application may be shared with any Cleveland Clinic Health System facility. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment opportunity employer . The salary range displayed in this job posting reflects the anticipated salary range for new physicians hired into full-time (100% FTE) positions. This range is generally aligned with or below the 50th percentile of nationally recognized compensation benchmarks by specialty. A successful candidates actual compensation will be determined in accordance with fair market value, considering factors such as professional experience, clinical expertise, board certification, work history, and FTE. This stated range excludes the value of Cleveland Clinics comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare, dental, vision, retirement, and other offerings. by Jobble