An academically affiliated program in Western Michigan, is excited to welcome a neuro-oncologist to their growing academic program. This is the largest healthcare system in Western MI and one of the largest in the state.

Program highlights include:
• 14 hospitals system-wide
• 40 neurologists, 10 neurosurgeons in the system
• Flagship hospital, with 1000 beds
• Level I Trauma center
• Comprehensive Stroke Center
• On-site neurology residency and fellowships (vascular and epilepsy)
• Strong research ties with Michigan State and the Van Andel Institute. The Van Andel Institute is a nonprofit biomedical research and science education organization in Grand Rapids. The Van Andel Research Institute (VARI) scientists study the epigenetic, genetic, cellular, and structural basis of cancer and Parkinson's disease as well as osteoarthritis, neurofibromatosis type 1, Alzheimer's disease, prion diseases, Ewing sarcoma, and other conditions, with the goal of developing new treatments. They currently employ more than 400 scientists, educators, and support staff. Example of research being conducted: https://www.vai.org/portugal-alzheimers-study/

Neuro-Oncology highlights:
• Physician will work under the department of oncology
• 100% neuro-oncology unless provider wants to do general neurology
• Location has the only fellowship-trained neurosurgical oncologist in the region
• Faculty appointment
• 36 per hours per week
• 90% outpatient / 10% inpatient
• Will teach in-house residents
• Will have a dedicated APP
• The position is an endowed position and can offer up to 1 day per week of research

About Grand Rapids:
As the second-largest city in Michigan, Grand Rapids is an amazing place to work, live, play, and explore. This vibrant city is known for some of the best festivals in the world, like ArtPrize, and is only a short 45-minute drive to Lake Michigan. The city has been recognized by numerous sources, including The New York Times, where Grand Rapids was ranked as one of the 52 Places to Go. Additionally, Thrillist considers Grand Rapids the best food city in the state of Michigan, and in 2018, Trulia chose Grand Rapids as the Hottest Real Estate Market to Watch in the country. Grand Rapids is a city with endless experiences for people of every age.