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Headache Medicine Neurologist

Morehouse School of Medicine | Department of Neurology
Primary Practice Site: Atlanta VA Health Care System | Atlanta, Georgia

Position Summary

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) invites applications for a full-time Headache Medicine Neurologist to join the Department of Neurology. This academic faculty position offers a unique opportunity to develop and expand a comprehensive Headache Medicine program, provide exceptional care to Veterans, and educate the next generation of neurologists.

The successful candidate will provide outpatient headache care, participate in resident education, and help build specialty headache services within a collaborative academic environment. Faculty appointments are available at the Assistant, Associate, or Professor level, commensurate with experience.

Position Highlights

• Build and expand a comprehensive Headache Medicine program.
• Provide evidence-based care for patients with migraine, chronic daily headache, trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, and other primary and secondary headache disorders.
• Perform advanced headache procedures, including botulinum toxin injections, peripheral nerve blocks, and trigger point injections.
• Collaborate with Primary Care, Pain Medicine, Behavioral Health, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and other specialties to deliver multidisciplinary care.
• Supervise neurology residents in continuity clinic and specialty headache clinics.
• Teach medical students and residents through clinical instruction and didactic conferences.
• Participate in clinical research, quality improvement, and program development based on individual interests.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives that advance health equity, access to neurological care, and academic excellence.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Neurology
• Fellowship training in Headache Medicine or demonstrated expertise in headache management
• Eligible for unrestricted Georgia medical licensure

Preferred

• Experience with botulinum toxin therapy and headache procedures
• Interest in resident education and academic medicine
• Clinical research or quality improvement experience
• Commitment to caring for diverse and underserved patient populations

Why Join Morehouse School of Medicine?

• Academic faculty appointment with opportunities for promotion and leadership
• Opportunity to build and shape a growing Headache Medicine program
• Dedicated resident teaching and mentorship
• Collaborative multidisciplinary practice environment
• Competitive academic compensation and comprehensive benefits
• CME support, malpractice coverage, retirement benefits, and faculty development resources
• Mission-driven institution committed to advancing health equity through excellence in patient care, education, and research

About Morehouse School of Medicine

Morehouse School of Medicine is one of the nation's leading academic health sciences institutions dedicated to improving the health and well-being of individuals and communities through outstanding education, research, patient care, and service. Faculty enjoy a collaborative culture, strong institutional support, and meaningful opportunities to improve neurological care for historically underserved populations.

Apply

Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a letter of interest describing their clinical expertise and academic interests.

Morehouse School of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering excellence through diversity, inclusion, and health equity.