Headache Medicine Specialist – Emory University – Atlanta, GA

December 10, 2024

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Assistant Professor 

The Emory University School of Medicine Department of Neurology seek a full-time fellowship-trained physician board-certified or board-eligible in Headache Medicine. We are seeking candidates with enthusiasm and a creative mindset to be part of its inaugural Headache Center team. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of headache care, research, and education within one of the most prestigious academic institutions in the United States.

About Headache Medicine at Emory University

The candidate will have a dedicated outpatient headache medicine practice and administer clinical care and procedures, including onabotulinumtoxinA injections, trigger point injections, and nerve blocks. The candidate will also have access to advanced headache care through outpatient and inpatient infusions. The role provides opportunities to liaise with other specialties, including Emory’s world-class neuro-ophthalmology program, sleep medicine, cognitive neurology, neurosurgery, psychology, psychiatry, etc. There are also ample opportunities for career growth in clinical education, research, and inpatient headache medicine.

This position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join us in making a difference in patients' lives with headache disorders and shaping the future of headache care. 

Candidates will join a growing division contributing to leading-edge care and the advancement of headache medicine treatment and research on a global scale.

General Qualifications

• Medical degree (MD or DO) required, preferably with board certification in Neurology.
• Hold a Georgia medical license or have the ability to obtain one.
• Subspecialty training and/or certification in headache medicine required.

To learn more about this position, please contact Simy Parikh, MD, Headache Program Director directly via email at skparik@emory.edu.

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