Child Neurology Residency, 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.

About the Role

• 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

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 Women’s and Children’s Institute
• Foster a culture of professionalism, wellness, inclusion, and lifelong learning in a patient-centered environment

Requirements

• 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

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

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plans and pension options
• 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

Pay

Minimum salary: $207,750
Maximum salary: $334,750

The salary range displayed 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 candidate's 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 Clinic's comprehensive benefits package.