Neurology Residency Program Director

Christiana Care Health Services•Middletown, DE

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

ChristianaCare, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare, is recruiting a BE/BC Neurologist to serve as the founding Neurology Residency Program Director. This pivotal role will shape the academic future of one of the region's premier neurosciences programs. This is a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up. As ChristianaCare launches its inaugural ACGME-accredited Neurology Residency Program, the Program Director will lead every phase of development: designing the curriculum, securing accreditation, recruiting the inaugural resident class, and establishing the culture and infrastructure of a training program built to last. This individual will be the architect of neurology graduate medical education at ChristianaCare. The clinical home for this position is flexible. We welcome candidates with a background in vascular neurology/stroke, neurohospitalist medicine, or general or subspecialty ambulatory neurology. Clinical responsibilities will be structured to complement the academic mission, with protected administrative time consistent with ACGME requirements.

Requirements

MD, DO, or equivalent; BE/BC in Neurology (ABPN)
Minimum five years as an active faculty member in an ACGME-accredited neurology residency program
Minimum three years of GME administrative experience preferred
Current or eligible medical licensure in Delaware; ability to meet credentialing requirements
Faculty appointment at Assistant Professor level or above (or eligibility)
Clinical background in vascular neurology/stroke, neurohospitalist medicine, or general/subspecialty ambulatory neurology

Responsibilities

Lead all aspects of ACGME initial accreditation, including application development, self-study, site visit preparation, and ongoing compliance.
Design, implement, and continuously improve the neurology residency curriculum across inpatient, outpatient, and subspecialty rotations.
Oversee resident recruitment, selection, onboarding, and performance evaluation in accordance with NRMP, ERAS, and ABPN standards.
Chair the Clinical Competency Committee and Program Evaluation Committee; oversee milestone reviews and annual program evaluation.
Serve as mentor, advisor, and advocate for neurology residents.
Collaborate with Neurosciences Service Line leadership, the GME office, and faculty to ensure a high-quality, accreditation-compliant training environment.