Clinical Instructor of Neurology (Fellow) CHLA

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Pediatric Neuroimmunology and Demyelinating Disorders Fellowship

The Pediatric Neuroimmunology and Demyelinating Disorders Program at Children's Hospital Los Angeles is one of the largest programs in the country dedicated to the treatment of rare inflammatory disorders of the brain and spinal cord in children. Our program specializes in the treatment children with multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD), autoimmune encephalitis (AE), acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein associated disease (MOGAD) and other inflammatory diseases. Our program has inpatient, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation clinical practice allowing for a breadth of experience for potential trainees. CHLA is one of only a handful of pediatric centers who are considered "Partners in MS Care" by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The program seeks a Clinical Instructor of Neurology (Fellow) to begin July 1, 2026 for a 1-year term.

Fellows rotate through multiple pediatric neuroimmunology clinics weekly, working with a variety of neuroimmunologists including Dr. Jonathan D. Santoro (program director and director of neuroimmunology), Dr. Wendy Mitchell (former division chief and opsoclonus myoclonus ataxia syndrome expert), Dr. Laura Saucier, Dr. Saba Jafarpour and Dr. Nusrat Ahsan. Fellows will also rotate through the Keck Multiple Sclerosis Center at USC and the Los Angeles General Hospital to gain experience in adult neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis care. In addition to neuroimmunology, fellows will have the opportunity to rotate through multidisciplinary clinics in rheumatology, neuro-ophthalmology and immunology. Inpatient consultations are also available and vary on a week-to-week basis.

Fellows will participate in research during their fellowship and will have a wide variety of NIH-funded opportunities to participate in ranging from basic science to clinical trials. Fellows will participate in weekly case conferences with the neuroimmunology program and serve as an important mentor and teacher for both pediatric and child neurology residents. Fellows will be required to complete a scholarly concentration during their fellowship which may be in the domains of research, quality improvement, education, or advocacy.

Program Facts:

Fellows Per Year: 1

Appointment: Clinical Instructor in Neurology; Fellow in Pediatric Neuroimmunology

Application Timeline: Rolling

Duration: 1-year minimum, optional additional year offered for interested candidates

Requirements: Applicants must have an M.D. or D.O degree and have completed a U.S. or Canadian residency program in child neurology or neurology.

Interested applicants should apply, and send a CV and brief cover letter describing interest in the program and career goals to the program director, Dr. Jonathan Santoro (jdsantoro@chla.usc.edu). Applicants will be asked to offer contact information for two academic references during an interview.

The annual base salary range for this position is $74,900-$137,607. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market as external market and organizational considerations.

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or in need of a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact USC Human Resources at (213) 821-8100 or by email at uschr@usc.edu. Inquiries will be treated as confidential to the extent permitted by law.