The University of Miami Health System, Miller School of Medicine is in search for an Associate Professor of Neuro Oncology.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• Provide care for inpatient and outpatient services at UMH, UMHC and Neurology clinics at UMHC and satellite locations
• Treatment and prevention of neurological diseases, specializing treatment of primary and metastatic brain tumors
• Treat patients with neurologic complications from malignancy (leukemic or lymphomatous meningitis, hyperviscosity syndrome, peripheral neuropathies)
• Research effort will be devoted to development of novel clinical protocols, conduct of clinical research and conduct or facilitation of translational research
• Provide teaching to students, residents and fellows in both inpatient and outpatient settings
• Active participation in the training program of the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Neurology Resident Fellowship programs
• Attendance at resident and fellowship events and conferences
• Training of house staff from the JMH Residency program
• Preparation and presentation at teaching conferences
• Participation in research programs in metastatic brain tumors and complications arising from the malignancy

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MD degree from a recognized accredited University (or foreign equivalent)
• General Neurology Fellowship is preferred
• Board certification in Neurology is strongly recommended
• Eligible for Florida medical license
• Good communications skills (face to face, over the phone and in writing)
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other employees

For more information please contact Marisol Vega, Physician Recruiter at marisolvega@miami.edu

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care.

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UHealth – University of Miami Health System delivers leading-edge patient care by the region’s best doctors, powered by the groundbreaking research of the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. As South Florida’s only university-based medical system, UHealth is a vital component of the community that is leading the next generation of health care. UHealth combines exceptional patient care, breakthrough research, and novel education to create an innovative approach to health care. Within the UHealth system, patients can participate in clinical trials and benefit from the latest discoveries that are fast-tracked from the laboratory to the bedside. UHealth is made up of more than 1,800 providers and scientists who are highly trained specialists focused on providing state-of-the-art medical care. From diagnosis to treatment and follow-up, physicians work in teams to deliver care that is tailored to each patient. Patients from around the world turn to UHealth in their search for expert care from our top ranked physicians. UHealth is home to the number one eye hospital in the United States, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, the only NCI-designated cancer center in S...outh Florida, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, a pioneering minimally invasive cardiac surgery program, and offers expertise in more than 100 medical specialties. UHealth’s comprehensive network also includes more than 30 outpatient sites in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Collier counties, including The Lennar Foundation Medical Center. UHealth – University of Miami Health System is ranked among the best hospitals in the region by 2022-23 by U.S. News & World Report, earning High Performing ratings for 11 areas of care. Hospitals that earned a High Performing rating were significantly better than the national average, as measured by factors such as patient outcomes, complication rates, patient experience, and level of nursing care.

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