Description

Open Rank Clinical Faculty Neurologist and Neurology Residency Program Director

California University of Science and Medicine is excited to announce a search for a Clinical Faculty/Neurology Residency Program Director. This full-time position will include responsibility for the operation of one of CUSM’s two affiliated neurology residency programs while maintaining active clinical practice. This is an open-rank academic position with opportunities for advancing the educational, research, and clinical missions of the University. As the Neurology Residency Program Director, play a key role in stakeholder communication and leadership within the Graduate Medical Education Office at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC), responsible for the operation of one of CUSM’s two affiliated neurology residency programs. The residency program at ARMC is an ACGME-accredited 456-bed teaching hospital, certified as a comprehensive stroke center.

Essential functions

• Clinical activity can include outpatient and/or inpatient neurology in any subspecialty, or in general neurology.
• The residency program director has responsibility and authority for the operation of the neurology residency program, including ensuring compliance with hospital policies and procedures, working in collaboration with the Graduate Medical Education Office, and meeting all program goals and objectives.
• The residency program director will fulfill important teaching roles in both graduate and undergraduate medical education.
• Teaching residents at both of CUSM’s two affiliated neurology residency programs: the HCA/Riverside Community Hospital Neurology Residency Program and the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Neurology Residency Program
• Teaching medical students in the required third-year neurology clerkship as well as fourth-year neurology sub-internship and elective rotations, and may include teaching neurology topics in small-group and/or large-group sessions within the pre-clerkship curriculum

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree with specialty board certification and active, unrestricted medical license in California.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited neurology residency.
• Fellowship training is preferred.
• Per ACGME requirements, the neurology residency program director must possess specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME’s Neurology Residency Review Committee (RRC).

Opportunities

• CUSM’s new Center for Brain and Behavioral Health, a transformative hub dedicated to advancing health equity in brain, behavioral, and neurological health, facilitates collaboration among clinicians, researchers, medical educators and community partners.
• Join CUSM Health Neurology’s vibrant and growing clinical practice with 7 full-time providers and a strong track record of service to Inland Southern California.
• Receive a generous benefits package including a 401k plan, medical/dental/vision insurance plans, a $5,000 professional development fund, and medical malpractice insurance coverage. 

About us 

California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) is a private, not-for-profit medical school that has an immersive approach to teaching medicine grounded in compassionate clinical practices with a focus on the evolution of medicine and technology. Our mission is to advance the art and science of medicine through innovative medical education, research, and compassionate healthcare delivery in an inclusive environment that advocates critical thinking, creativity, integrity, and professionalism.

Why work with us? 

CUSM offers groundbreaking career opportunities that include working with a team who are passionate about advancing the art of science and medicine while creating a positive impact in diverse and underserved communities. CUSM strives to cultivate a culture in which everyone is valued in an environment of inclusive excellence, equity practice, and diverse support through partnership. Ultimately, you will be given the opportunity to have a significant impact and educate the future physicians of tomorrow. 

CUSM is nestled between the stately mountains and active cities of the Inland Empire, with Palm Springs, Los Angeles, and beautiful Southern California beaches just 50 miles away. The Mediterranean-like climate, with its dry summers and mild winters, makes outdoor activities enjoyable year-round. The Inland Empire is growing into a hub for e-commerce, logistics, and other businesses that have brought new home developments, planned communities, and award-winning schools. This beautiful Southern California location is highly desirable, while still offering housing prices that are more affordable than nearby beach cities.

Requirements

• MD or DO degree with specialty board certification and active, unrestricted medical license in California.
• Completion of ACGME-accredited neurology residency.
• Fellowship training is preferred.
• Per ACGME requirements, the neurology residency program director must possess specialty expertise and at least three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience, or qualifications acceptable to the ACGME’s Neurology Residency Review Committee (RRC).