Assistant Professor of Cognitive Neurology

The University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine has multiple openings for an Assistant Professor of Neurology in the Cognitive Division.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Strong clinical background in the area of Cognitive/Memory Disorders Diseases
• Involvement in the clinical care of patients at the Uhealth satellite clinics
• Participate in educational and mentorship activities of Cognitive Division and Department of Neurology
• Care for patients in the UHealthSystem outpatient settings
• Train, mentor physicians and staff
• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
• Support the clinical and educational program in Memory Diseases
• Obtain data and results that can be used to submit an application for future clinical research awards
• Performing clinical-cognitive-functional-behavioral assessments, analyze fluid, genetic and imaging biomarkers, test novel pharmacologic, non-pharmacologic and integrative interventions to investigate the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases
• Clinical experience involves integration into our transdisciplinary collaborative care approach to the diagnosis and management of older adults with various neurodegenerative disorders

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent)
• Cognitive/Memory disorders fellowship preferred
• Board certification in Neurology is strongly recommended
• Eligible for Florida Medical License

For additional information, contact: Division Chief of Cognitive Neurology, Dr. James Galvin at jeg200@miami.edu