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The Department of Neurology at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine has an opening for a two year fellowship position (instructor) in the Division of Multiple Sclerosis.

The goal of the MS fellowship is to provide training to neurologists in the care of patients with multiple sclerosis and other related disorders, and to further the mission and vision of the MS Center in Excellence in patient care, research and education. This will be achieved by participating in the following activities:

• Evaluate patients in the MS Center for their care. This activity will be done with the supervision of the faculty at the Center until you are considered capable of independently performing these duties, at which point you may evaluate them independently.
• Become proficient in reading magnetic resonance imaging studies and other radiological studies for evaluation of our patients. You may be required to rotate with a neuro-radiologist in the radiology department.
• Learn to do intrathecal baclofen testing to determine suitability of patients to receive a permanent baclofen pump.
• Learn to use botulinum toxin in spastic muscle to relieve spasticity in muscles.
• Learn clinical research and clinical trials and participate as investigator in multi-center clinical trials. In this regard, as part of your training, it may be necessary to learn fundamentals of bio-statistics and become proficient in meeting the requirements of the Institutional Review Board for protocol submission and consenting patients.
• Present in Journal Clubs.
• Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals.
• Teach medical students and residents one-on-one or in a lecture-hall setting, and assist Neurology Chief Residents with MS curriculum.
• Present materials from research at local or national neurology meetings.

Applicants must possess a Medical Degree from an accredited Medical School, Florida Medical License and eligible to take the Board in Neurology and Psychiatry.

Application Procedures:

To apply for this position, please provide the following:

A brief statement of your interest in the program and your career goals Curriculum vitae Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak both to your clinical skills and to your potential as an independent investigator

Applicants must apply online.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.

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