Join our stroke program as an Academic Vascular Neurologist at UPMC

The Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and UPMC invites applications for an outstanding Academic Vascular Neurologist to join the UPMC Stroke Institute, under the leadership of Dr. Page B. Pennell, Chair of Neurology, and Dr. Raul G. Nogueira, Director of the UPMC Stroke Institute and Division Chief of Cerebrovascular Medicine. The successful candidate will join an internationally recognized team committed to advancing the science and practice of cerebrovascular medicine through excellence in patient care, education, clinical research, and innovation.

The position is available at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments. Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellowship, be board-certified or board-eligible in Neurology and Vascular Neurology, and be eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Interests in clinical research, clinical trials, medical education, quality improvement, implementation science, artificial intelligence, or stroke systems of care are strongly encouraged.

Key Highlights

• Join one of the largest and fastest-growing academic stroke programs in the United States.
• Practice within one of the nation's most comprehensive integrated stroke systems, including 5 Comprehensive/ Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers, numerous Primary Stroke Centers, and one of the country's largest academic telestroke networks.
• Collaborate with vascular neurologists, neurointerventional neurologists, cerebrovascular neurosurgeons, neurocritical care physicians, neuroradiologists, rehabilitation specialists, advanced practice providers, and dedicated research professionals.
• Participate in landmark NIH-funded, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored clinical trials that continue to shape national and international stroke guidelines.
• Teach and mentor 5 ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellows and 4 CAST-accredited Neuroendovascular Fellows, along with neurology residents, medical students, and visiting physicians.
• Engage in innovation spanning advanced neuroendovascular treatments, neuroimaging, neurosonology, artificial intelligence, digital health, implementation science, and regional stroke systems of care.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and academic rank commensurate with experience.
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.
• Outstanding UPMC benefits package.
• Six weeks of salary support for vacation (4 weeks) and CME (2 weeks).
• University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine faculty appointment.
• Protected academic time, mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities for career advancement.

About the UPMC Stroke Institute

• The UPMC Stroke Institute is one of the largest, most comprehensive, and fastest-growing academic stroke programs in the United States, serving as the hub for cerebrovascular care across one of the nation's largest integrated academic healthcare systems.
• The Institute encompasses multiple Comprehensive Stroke Centers, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Centers, Primary Stroke Centers, and affiliated hospitals across Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, and neighboring states. Its academic telestroke program provides 24/7 vascular neurology expertise to 35 hospitals, supporting over 13,000 acute stroke consultations annually and serving as a national model for regional stroke systems of care.
• The Institute maintains a robust clinical research enterprise with extensive participation in NIH-funded, investigator-initiated, and industry-sponsored multicenter trials that have transformed the treatment of stroke and cerebrovascular disease. Faculty collaborate closely with internationally recognized investigators across neuroscience, biomedical engineering, artificial intelligence, advanced neuroimaging, computational medicine, rehabilitation, and implementation science.

Why Join the UPMC Stroke Institute?

• Join one of the largest integrated academic stroke programs in the United States.
• Help shape the future of stroke care through groundbreaking research and innovation.
• Benefit from one of the nation's largest academic telestroke programs.
• Collaborate across one of the country's largest integrated healthcare systems.
• Enjoy outstanding opportunities for academic advancement and leadership development.

About Pittsburgh

• Pittsburgh is a vibrant, affordable, and family-friendly city recognized internationally for excellence in medicine, education, robotics, technology, and innovation.
• The city offers world-class cultural institutions, professional sports, outstanding schools, and exceptional quality of life.

Our Vision

The UPMC Stroke Institute is committed to redefining the future of cerebrovascular care through clinical excellence, scientific discovery, education, innovation, and regional collaboration. We seek outstanding physician leaders who share our vision of improving outcomes for patients with stroke and cerebrovascular disease while advancing the field through research, mentorship, and transformative models of care.

Our Values

At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community.

Support a Diverse Workplace

UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.

If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact : Lori Leo,