Sanford Health

Visas Accepted

N/A

Specialty

Neurology - MS

Practice Details

Sanford Health is currently seeking a BC/BE neurologist with interest in pursuing a 1-year fellowship in both multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology.

• Fellows will gain extensive experience in diagnosing and managing multiple sclerosis, with a strong emphasis on differentiating MS from both common and rare mimics
• Program includes training in disease-modifying therapies, symptom management and multidisciplinary care
• Fellows will work closely with Scott Belliston, DO, and Susan Scarberry, MD, in outpatient clinics, alongside two MS-trained physician assistants and a dedicated registered nurse. Additional clinical exposure includes inpatient consultations and collaboration with specialists in neuro-ophthalmology, neuroradiology, rehabilitation, urology and Botox therapy
• The department consists of 2 MS physicians and 11 additional neurologists and 8 advanced practice providers with subspecialty representation in neuromuscular disease, epilepsy, movement disorders, headache, stroke, neuro-ophthalmology, and neuro-hospitalist

Sanford Health’s coordinated treatment center offers specialized multidisciplinary clinics for multiple sclerosis and neurogenic bladder where fellows actively participate in care. Serving a large catchment area across multiple states, including many rural communities, Sanford Health provides care for over 1,300 MS patients annually, along with more than 20 patients each with neuromyelitis optica and MOG antibody disease, approximately 15 patients with neurosarcoidosis, over 80 with myasthenia gravis, and a growing population with autoimmune encephalitis, paraneoplastic syndromes, stiff person syndrome, CNS vasculitis and immune checkpoint inhibitor-related demyelinating disorders.

Research is a key component of the fellowship and includes active participation in clinical trials for emerging MS therapies and support for independent clinical research projects. Educational opportunities include weekly neurology grand rounds, neuroradiology conferences, American Academy of Neurology (AAN) autoimmune case conferences, and attendance at the AAN Annual Meeting and ECTRIMS. Fellows will also contribute to resident and medical student education through teaching and didactic sessions. Additionally, fellows will have opportunities to engage in outreach efforts to improve access for rural patients.

The fellowship is led by Scott Belliston, DO, a National MS Society fellowship-trained neuroimmunologist with over a decade of experience in treating MS and neuroimmunological disorders. Inspired by his father’s journey with MS, Dr. Belliston is passionate about mentoring future neuroimmunologists and is excited to serve as the program director.

Community Description

The Fargo-Moorhead and West Fargo metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community of 216,000 people that offers high quality of life and low cost of living. Outstanding schools, a vibrant business community, a thriving downtown district, cultural activities, and a wide variety of sports and recreation are just a few of the many reasons people love to call the Fargo area home.

Job Description

Neurology Core Privileges include the ability to perform history and physical examination, admit (if applicable to the setting), provide consultative services, evaluate, diagnose, and provide nonsurgical care to patients of all ages presenting with illnesses, injuries, and disorders of the neurologic system.

Qualifications

M.D. or D.O. degree.

Experience can be demonstrated in one of the following ways and should be reflective of the privileges being requested: An applicant who has just completed a residency shall provide his/her residency logs and a list of completed rotations, as applicable. OR An applicant who is not applying directly out of a residency shall provide a quality profile from hospital(s) where he/she currently has privileges showing his/her clinical activity for the last 12 months, to include number of procedures performed-morbidity, mortality, infection rates and other complications. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement of inpatient services to be at least 50 patients in the last 12 months. OR If a quality profile is not available from the hospital(s) where the applicant currently has privileges, documentation of the applicant’s clinic activity for the last 12 months is required. The applicant must be able to demonstrate active involvement in the care of 50 patients in clinical practice in the last 12 months. More education and experience may be required the more advanced the practice becomes.

Successful completion of a Neurology residency program accredited by the ACGME, the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada in the residency. Training at residency programs accredited by organizations other than the above, may be considered via the waiver of eligibility process as defined in the Credentialing Policy. Certification in the primary area of practice by the appropriate specialty/ subspecialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, as applicable. Those applicants who are not board certified at the time of application but who have completed their residency training within the last five years shall be eligible, however must achieve board certification within five years from the date of completion of their residency training unless the appropriate governing Board waives such requirement. (Refer to each entity’s policy for grandfather exceptions) Privileging documents and related credentialing requirements will supersede this job description in defining minimum qualifications, criteria, and scope of practice, if variation between documents exists.

Compensation

Nationally competitive salary with a comprehensive physician benefit package including 401K, Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability (short-term and long-term), Paid Time Away, Paid CME days and dollars, Paid Malpractice and Tail coverage, Relocation Allowance, and much more.

Recruiter Information

Jenna Berlinger, Physician Recruiter

Phone: +1 (701) 2346510 Or jenna.berlinger@sanfordhealth.org