Director of the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center & Chief of Vascular Neurology | Houston Methodist
Houston
Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
Houston Methodist Neurological Institute
Houston, Texas
Position Summary
Houston Methodist Hospital, the flagship of one of the nation’s premier academic health systems and a nine-time U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll hospital (seven consecutive years), is seeking a visionary neurovascular leader to serve as the next Director of the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center and the Cerebrovascular Division within the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute. This is a rare opportunity to lead an established, nationally recognized stroke program housed within the largest dedicated stroke unit in the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical complex in the world.
Reporting to the Chair of the Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology, the Director will lead and grow the Division’s clinical, academic, and research missions. The Director will hold operational and strategic oversight of the Eddy Scurlock Comprehensive Stroke Center, including its 27-bed inpatient stroke unit, outpatient cerebrovascular clinics, the TeleStroke program, carotid duplex and neurosonology services, the ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellowship, and the Division’s clinical-trials portfolio.
In close partnership with department leadership and the broader Neurological Institute, the Director will help shape the strategic direction of cerebrovascular care across the Houston Methodist system, expand investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored clinical trials, recruit and develop faculty, and mentor the next generation of vascular neurologists. The role offers a competitive academic compensation package, robust philanthropic support for program growth, protected administrative and research time, and, for highly qualified candidates, consideration for the Elkins Family Distinguished Centennial Chair in Neurology.
Academic appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor at Weill Cornell Medical College, commensurate with experience and academic accomplishments.
Position Highlights
For the right vascular neurology leader, this role offers a rare combination of clinical scale, academic depth, institutional support, and a platform built for national distinction:
- Lead an established, clinically busy, academically ambitious cerebrovascular program in the Texas Medical Center, the world’s largest medical complex.
- Join Houston Methodist Hospital, named the #1 hospital in Texas for 14 consecutive years and a U.S. News Honor Roll hospital nine times, ranked top-15 nationally in Neurology & Neurosurgery.
- Direct a program with a strong foundation: established stroke faculty, dedicated inpatient and outpatient stroke nursing, clinical-trial and research-coordination support, a TeleStroke program, and an ACGME-accredited vascular neurology fellowship.
- Build on the legacy of the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center, the first hospital in the United States to receive Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV Healthcare and a sustained American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus and Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite program.
- Access the Houston Methodist Academic Institute’s clinical-trial infrastructure, advanced imaging, translational research cores, and Weill Cornell Medical College academic affiliation.
- Join an active NIH-funded research enterprise, including an R01-supported program advancing AI-driven stroke diagnosis in partnership with biomedical engineering, evidence of robust, cross-disciplinary collaboration reaching well beyond neurology.
- Receive meaningful institutional support, including consideration for the Elkins Family Distinguished Centennial Chair in Neurology, competitive start-up resources, protected administrative time, and philanthropic support for research and program growth.
- Shape the future of stroke care across a large, integrated Houston Methodist health system, from hyperacute treatment to regional TeleStroke, secondary prevention, recovery, and trainee development.
Position Specifics
| Position | Director of the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center and the Cerebrovascular Division |
|---|---|
| Institution | Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology |
| Location | Texas Medical Center, Houston, Texas |
| Reports To | Jun Li, MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN, Chair of the Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology and Co-Director of the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute |
| Academic Affiliation | Open-rank faculty appointment with primary academic affiliation to Weill Cornell Medical College; ideal candidates will hold credentials consistent with Associate Professor or Professor rank. |
| Clinical Scope | Outpatient and inpatient stroke services, acute stroke systems of care, TeleStroke, carotid duplex and neurosonology services, and the ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellowship. |
| Leadership Support | Consideration for the Elkins Family Distinguished Centennial Chair in Neurology, competitive start-up resources, protected administrative time, and institutional and philanthropic support for program growth. |
Key Responsibilities
The Director of the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center and the Cerebrovascular Division will be accountable for the clinical, academic, operational, and quality performance of the stroke program at Houston Methodist’s flagship academic medical center, with a multi-faceted leadership portfolio:
- Clinical Leadership: Provide direct vascular neurology care across the inpatient stroke unit and outpatient cerebrovascular clinics. Lead the Division’s clinical service line strategy and ensure exceptional patient care, service quality, and outcomes.
- Stroke Center Certification & Quality: Hold ultimate accountability for maintenance and continued advancement of the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center’s Comprehensive Stroke Center certifications from DNV Healthcare and The Joint Commission, as well as the program’s sustained recognition in the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines and Target: Stroke quality programs.
- TeleStroke Program: Provide strategic oversight of the system’s TeleStroke program, in partnership with the TeleStroke Director, to deliver acute stroke coverage and consultation across Houston Methodist’s regional partner hospitals.
- Education & Training: Lead the academic mission of the Division, including the ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellowship and stroke training for neurology residents, medical students, advanced practice providers, and nursing staff.
- Research & Clinical Trials: Grow the Division’s clinical and translational research portfolio. Serve as a senior investigator or facilitator on multicenter and investigator-initiated cerebrovascular trials. Partner with the Houston Methodist Research Institute, neurosurgery, neuro-interventional radiology, and neurocritical care colleagues to expand cross-disciplinary stroke research.
- Faculty Development & Recruitment: Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing faculty. Build career pathways for junior faculty and create the conditions for them to do their best clinical and academic work.
- Strategic Planning & Program Growth: Work with the Chair of Neurology and Neurological Institute leadership to set the strategic direction for the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center and the Cerebrovascular Division and strengthen the program’s standing as a national destination for cerebrovascular care. In partnership with system leadership, contribute to Houston Methodist’s broader stroke strategy, including acute stroke pathways, TeleStroke coverage models, outcomes dashboards, and regional referral relationships, alongside resource allocation, capital planning, program expansion, and the philanthropic and institutional partnerships that support endowed leadership, research innovation, and program growth.
- National Visibility: Represent Houston Methodist in national and international cerebrovascular forums, including professional societies (AAN, AHA/ASA, SVIN, NCS), guideline and quality initiatives, multicenter trials, and academic collaborations.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Build and maintain strong working relationships with the Department of Neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, neurocritical care, cardiology, emergency medicine, rehabilitation medicine, and stroke nursing leadership to deliver a fully integrated stroke care model.
Required Qualifications
- MD or MD/PhD from an accredited institution.
- Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).
- Board certified or board eligible in Vascular Neurology by the ABPN.
- Fellowship trained in Vascular Neurology, Cerebrovascular Disease, or equivalent advanced training.
- Eligible for unrestricted Texas medical licensure and credentialing at Houston Methodist Hospital.
- Active clinician with the willingness and ability to take call and provide both inpatient and outpatient cerebrovascular care.
- Academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor, or equivalent record sufficient to support appointment at that rank at Weill Cornell Medical College.
- Demonstrated track record of scholarly productivity, including peer-reviewed publications in cerebrovascular disease.
Ideal Candidate Qualifications
Houston Methodist is a patient-focused academic environment where excellent clinical care is paramount. The ideal candidate is a nationally recognized academic vascular neurologist who is, first and foremost, an outstanding clinician. They will have built credibility through patient care while also contributing meaningfully to the science of stroke through clinical or translational research.
Clinical Profile
- Active vascular neurology practice with significant inpatient stroke and outpatient cerebrovascular experience, including acute stroke management, secondary prevention, and long-term follow-up.
- Comfort with neurosonology (transcranial Doppler, carotid duplex) and modern stroke neuroimaging interpretation is preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership in stroke quality, performance improvement, telestroke program development, or hyperacute stroke systems of care.
- A collaborative orientation with interventional neuroradiology, vascular neurosurgery, neurocritical care, cardiology, and rehabilitation medicine partners. Houston Methodist’s stroke care is delivered through a deeply multidisciplinary model.
Academic & Research Profile
- Track record in clinical or translational research with senior- or first-author publications in stroke-related clinical trials, observational studies, imaging research, stroke prevention, or stroke systems of care.
- Experience as a site PI or sub-investigator on multicenter cerebrovascular trials is highly desirable. Demonstrated ability to lead investigator-initiated studies is a strong differentiator.
- Extramural funding (NIH, AHA, foundation, or industry) is preferred but not required. Strong clinical-trials productivity and a clear scholarly trajectory will be valued equally.
- National recognition through AHA/ASA, AAN, SVIN, NCS, academic societies, guideline committees, multicenter trial networks, editorial boards, invited lectureships, or regional/national quality initiatives.
- Basic science investigators will also be considered when paired with strong clinical engagement and stroke focus, though the primary emphasis of this role is on clinical and translational research.
Leadership Profile
- Prior leadership experience as a division chief, fellowship program director, stroke center medical director, or comparable academic role. Candidates with clear national recognition that signals readiness for that step will also be considered.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in faculty recruitment, mentorship, and development; commitment to building people up and trusting them to do their best work.
- A unifying, collaborative leadership style consistent with the I CARE values of Houston Methodist: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
- Commitment to education of medical students, residents, vascular neurology fellows, and the broader stroke-care team.
- A builder’s mindset: the desire to elevate an already strong program into a nationally distinctive destination for cerebrovascular care, research, education, and innovation.
Organizational Overview
Houston Methodist Health System
Houston Methodist is a nationally recognized, faith-based academic medical system that has been pioneering patient care, research, and education for more than 100 years. Founded in 1919, the system today is one of the nation’s premier academic health enterprises.
- Eight hospitals comprising a flagship academic medical center, six community hospitals, and a long-term acute care hospital, plus more than 300 patient-care locations across greater Houston.
- 2,850 operating beds and approximately 35,425 employees system-wide, with 5,496 affiliated physicians.
- More than 2.5 million annual outpatient visits and 151,634 annual admissions across the system.
- Annual revenue of approximately $6.8 billion and an estimated regional economic impact among the largest of any health system in the Gulf Coast.
- Academic affiliations with Weill Cornell Medical College and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, with additional research and educational partnerships across Texas A&M University, Rice University, and the Texas Medical Center academic ecosystem.
Houston Methodist Academic Institute
The Houston Methodist Academic Institute integrates research, education, clinical trials, innovation, and technology transfer to accelerate discovery and move advances rapidly into patient care.
- 876 faculty and 2,720 credentialed researchers across 19 interdisciplinary departments.
- 1,990 peer-reviewed publications annually, with $120 million in total extramural research funding.
- 761 active clinical trials and 1,940 ongoing clinical protocols at any given time.
- 88 ACGME-accredited residency and fellowship programs with 388 GME residents and fellows and approximately 43,500 total learners annually.
- 440,000-square-foot Houston Methodist Research Institute providing translational research space, advanced imaging including a MAGNETOM Terra 7T MRI system, biorepository, flow cytometry, advanced microscopy, comparative medicine, and translational pathology cores.
- FDA-compliant translational infrastructure including a cyclotron and hot cells, GLP preclinical facility, multiple GMP manufacturing facilities for biologics and small molecules, cellular therapeutics, RNA therapeutics, and a dedicated Phase I clinical research unit.
- Open-rank Weill Cornell Medical College appointment with broader academic relationships supporting graduate education, research collaboration, and national academic visibility.
Houston Methodist Hospital, Flagship Academic Medical Center
Located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital is the system’s 1,000-bed flagship academic medical center and one of the most decorated hospitals in the country.
- Named to the U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll nine times, including seven consecutive years, recognizing it as one of America’s very best hospitals.
- Ranked the #1 hospital in Texas for 14 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report, with at least one specialty nationally ranked for 33 years running.
- Nationally ranked in 10 adult specialties in the 2025–2026 U.S. News rankings, including #15 nationally in Neurology & Neurosurgery, with eight specialties ranked in the top 20.
- Six Centers of Excellence anchor the academic mission: the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute, DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Cancer Center, Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Health, J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center, and the Orthopedics & Sports Medicine program.
- Approximately 587,000 outpatient visits, 57,700 emergency department visits, and 44,600 admissions managed at the flagship campus each year, with 85 operating rooms and 2,518 affiliated physicians.
- The 22-story Paula and Joseph C. “Rusty” Walter III Tower (opened in 2018) houses the Neurological Institute and DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, with 228 acute-care beds, 138 ICU beds, two neurosurgery operating rooms with intraoperative MRI, and 15 interventional catheterization-electrophysiology labs. The adjoining $1.4 billion, 29-story Centennial Tower, opening in 2027, will add 382 private beds, a doubled-in-size emergency department, advanced neuro- and cardiovascular-surgical capabilities, and 19 next-generation operating rooms.
- Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest national recognition for nursing excellence.
Texas Medical Center: The Largest Medical Complex in the World
Houston Methodist’s flagship campus sits at the center of the Texas Medical Center (TMC), by every measure the largest medical complex in the world and one of the most extraordinary concentrations of clinical, scientific, and academic talent on the planet.
- 1,345 acres and more than 50 million square feet of clinical, research, and educational space.
- More than 60 member institutions including 21 hospitals, four medical schools, eight academic and research institutions, and the world’s largest cancer hospital (MD Anderson) and largest children’s hospital (Texas Children’s).
- 106,000+ employees and more than 50,000 students, including 20,000 international students, across the campus.
- 10 million patient encounters annually with 160,000 daily visitors and patients arriving from all 50 states and more than 90 countries.
- $25 billion in annual economic impact and billions more in active construction and expansion underway.
- Unmatched collaboration potential with Baylor College of Medicine, UT Health Houston, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Rice University’s Neuroengineering Initiative, and the broader life-sciences ecosystem, including direct walkable proximity for cross-institutional research partnerships.
Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology
The Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology, named in honor of Dr. Stanley H. Appel, the legendary ALS clinician-scientist who chaired the department for decades, is among the most distinguished academic neurology departments in the country.
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY — BY THE NUMBERS
Selected metrics, Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology.
- #15 in the nation and #1 in Texas for Neurology & Neurosurgery (U.S. News & World Report).
- 98th percentile nationally for education in the neurological sciences.
- 11 specialized clinical centers and programs spanning the full breadth of neurology, including vascular neurology, neurodegenerative diseases (ALS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s), epilepsy, neuromuscular medicine, multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology, movement disorders, headache and pain, cognitive disorders, and concussion.
- Research-driven culture with active laboratories including the Appel Lab (ALS and neuroinflammation), the Jun Li Lab (peripheral neuropathy and myelination), Neuroimaging Lab, and active collaborations with the Rice Neuroengineering Initiative.
- Highly selective residency program alongside accredited fellowships in vascular neurology, neuromuscular medicine, epilepsy, movement disorders, and clinical neurophysiology.
- Chair: Jun Li, MD, PhD, FANA, FAAN, internationally recognized peripheral nerve clinician-scientist and the John M. O’Quinn Foundation Presidential Distinguished Chair in Neurology, who also serves as Co-Director of the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute.
Houston Methodist Neurological Institute
Founded in 2005 to provide seamless continuity of care from diagnosis through acute intervention and recovery, the Houston Methodist Neurological Institute brings together more than 50 neurologists and neurosurgeons under one collaborative umbrella, jointly led by the Chair of Neurology and the Chair of Neurosurgery. The Institute is housed in the Walter Tower, with state-of-the-art operative suites, hybrid neuroangiography facilities, advanced neuroimaging, and dedicated neuro-ICU capacity. The new Centennial Tower will further expand neuro-surgical and interventional capabilities when it opens in 2027.
Stroke Program Overview
Stroke care is among Houston Methodist’s signature clinical and academic strengths. The Cerebrovascular Division leads a system-wide stroke enterprise, anchored by the Eddy Scurlock Comprehensive Stroke Center in the Texas Medical Center and extending across a network of Comprehensive and Primary Stroke Centers, an ACGME-accredited fellowship, and an active research portfolio, all built on a national reputation for clinical excellence, rapid acute intervention, and translational stroke science.
Division of Cerebrovascular/Stroke Neurology
The Division’s vascular neurologists lead inpatient stroke care and outpatient cerebrovascular clinics, providing continuity from the hyperacute event through long-term secondary prevention, supported by a deep and dedicated care team.
- Core stroke team: the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center is staffed by six vascular neurologists, two vascular neurology fellows, and six dedicated stroke nurse practitioners, with an additional seven vascular neurologists providing on-site neurohospitalist and back-up TeleStroke coverage across the system.
- Multidisciplinary model: stroke care is delivered by an integrated team of vascular neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, neurointensivists, cardiologists, rehabilitation physicians, neuropsychologists, advanced practice providers, and a deeply experienced stroke nursing staff.
- Dedicated stroke nursing infrastructure with separate inpatient and outpatient stroke nurses, a clinical-trials manager, research coordinator, and clinical-trial coordinator, all reporting into the Division.
- Outpatient Stroke Clinic located in Scurlock Tower at 6560 Fannin Street and part of the Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology clinic, providing continuity of care from the acute event through long-term secondary-prevention follow-up.
Eddy Scurlock Comprehensive Stroke Center
The Eddy Scurlock Comprehensive Stroke Center is the cornerstone of stroke care at the flagship hospital and a national benchmark for comprehensive cerebrovascular care.
- The largest dedicated stroke unit in the Texas Medical Center with 27 inpatient beds and an integrated, interdisciplinary rapid-response model.
- The first hospital in the United States to receive Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from DNV Healthcare. Houston Methodist is also accredited as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission, the highest certification available. Dr. David Chiu, a Division faculty member, helped develop the certification standards now used nationally by accrediting agencies.
- AHA quality leader: recognized with the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke Gold Plus award, with the flagship hospital earning Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite, Target: Type 2 Diabetes, and Resuscitation Gold designations.
- Proven outcomes in a high-burden region: in Harris County, where the stroke death rate runs roughly twice the national average, patients treated at the Eddy Scurlock Stroke Center experience better outcomes and fewer complications than at other area hospitals, with intravenous thrombolysis (tPA) delivered at rates above the national benchmark.
- Comprehensive clinical scope including acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, transient ischemic attack, intracerebral hemorrhage, carotid and intracranial stenosis, cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, cardioembolic stroke, arterial dissection, cryptogenic cerebrovascular disease, PFO evaluation and management, reperfusion therapies, mechanical thrombectomy, and post-stroke recovery and rehabilitation.
- Community engagement: an award-winning Stroke Outreach Program educating patients, families, health professionals, and the broader community on stroke recognition and prevention, complemented by a monthly support group for stroke survivors and caregivers.
A System-Wide Network of Stroke & TeleStroke Centers
Houston Methodist delivers stroke care well beyond the Texas Medical Center, across its eight-hospital system, linked by a unified TeleStroke program. This role leads the flagship Eddy Scurlock Center in the Texas Medical Center; the system’s other stroke centers operate under their own local leadership within a shared culture of stroke excellence.
- Four Comprehensive Stroke Centers: Houston Methodist operates four DNV-certified Comprehensive Stroke Centers, the flagship Eddy Scurlock Center in the Texas Medical Center together with the Sugar Land, Willowbrook, and The Woodlands hospitals, complemented by additional primary stroke and acute-care sites across the system.
- System TeleStroke program: delivering acute stroke coverage and consultation across regional partner hospitals, supported by dedicated nocturnal coverage and serving approximately 3,000 additional patients each year.
- System-wide quality recognition: six Houston Methodist hospitals have earned the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines Stroke recognition, reflecting consistent, system-wide excellence in stroke care.
Vascular Neurology Fellowship Program
The Division trains the next generation of stroke leaders through its ACGME-accredited Vascular Neurology Fellowship, one of the leading stroke training programs in the South.
- Two fellows per year are appointed through ERAS and the NRMP. The one-year program immerses fellows across the full continuum of cerebrovascular care, with dedicated rotations on the inpatient stroke service, the neuro-angiography suite, the neurological ICU, and the emergency department, complemented by an outpatient cerebrovascular clinic and rotations in neuroimaging, neurosonology, and neurorehabilitation.
- A research-oriented mission to develop each fellow as a future leader in vascular neurology, with mentored opportunities in clinical, epidemiological, and investigator-initiated research.
Research & Innovation
Research is central to the Division’s identity, spanning multicenter and investigator-initiated trials, a distinctive outcomes registry, and NIH-funded innovation.
- Active clinical-trials portfolio: approximately 20 active stroke clinical trials, spanning acute stroke intervention, secondary prevention, neuroimaging, neurosonology, stroke recovery, stem-cell therapeutics, stroke screening, and stroke systems of care, within Houston Methodist’s broader infrastructure of 761 active trials.
- Active NIH R01-funded research: Division faculty contribute to DeepStroke+, an NIH R01-funded program developing a mobile, AI-driven diagnostic tool to detect acute strokes in mobile stroke units, emergency rooms, and telestroke triage. The work is conducted in partnership with biomedical engineering and the Houston Methodist T.T. and W.F. Chao Center for BRAIN, a model of cross-disciplinary collaboration that reaches well beyond neurology.
- HOPES outcomes registry: the Houston Methodist Hospital Outcomes-based Prospective Endpoints in Stroke (HOPES) registry is a prospective, single-institution registry distinguished by 90-day modified Rankin Scale outcome assessment on every hospitalized acute ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and TIA patient: an uncommon, research-grade platform for stroke outcomes and recovery science.
Living in Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States and one of its most dynamic, diverse, and livable. For a candidate considering relocation, Houston offers the cultural depth and amenities of a global city paired with a cost of living and quality-of-life value that few major U.S. metros can match.
By the Numbers
- Population of approximately 2.5 million in the city and more than 7 million across the metropolitan area, and growing, with 30,000+ new jobs projected in 2026.
- Cost of living approximately 6% below the U.S. national average, with median home values 23% below the national average.
- Texas is a tort-reform state with no state income tax: a meaningful component of total compensation and a substantial quality-of-life advantage for relocating physicians.
- Ranked #15 nationally for Quality of Life and #5 for healthcare access by U.S. News & World Report (2025–2026 Best Places to Live).
- One of the most diverse cities in the country: no single ethnic majority, nearly one in four residents born outside the United States, and more than 145 languages spoken across the region.
- Median age of 33.6: Houston is among the youngest large cities in the United States.
Culture, Climate & Lifestyle
- World-class arts and culture anchored by the Houston Museum District (19 museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts and the Museum of Natural Science), the Theater District (one of only a handful of cities in the U.S. with resident companies in all major performing-arts disciplines), and a renowned dining scene with more than 12,000 restaurants representing more than 70 countries.
- Professional sports with the Houston Astros (MLB), Texans (NFL), Rockets (NBA), and Dynamo and Dash (MLS and NWSL) all calling the city home.
- Mild winters and a long outdoor season with access to Galveston Bay, the Gulf Coast, Memorial Park (one of the largest urban parks in the U.S.), Buffalo Bayou, and hundreds of miles of trails.
- Strong, established neighborhoods across a wide range of price points and lifestyles, from West University, Rice Village, Montrose, and the Heights inside the loop to highly rated suburban communities like Bellaire, Memorial, Sugar Land, Katy, and The Woodlands.
- A global hub with two international airports (George Bush Intercontinental and William P. Hobby) offering nonstop service to more than 180 destinations.
- Higher education across Rice University, the University of Houston, Texas Southern University, and the four TMC-affiliated medical schools, making Houston a serious academic city as well as a clinical one.
- A large, resilient economy with a labor force exceeding three million, a major concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, and globally significant sectors in energy, health care, aerospace, trade, and technology.
How to Apply
Houston Methodist has retained Academic Med, a national executive search firm specializing in academic medicine leadership and faculty recruitment, as the exclusive search partner for this engagement. The search is being led personally by Gentry Zacheis, President & Co-Founder of Academic Med.
Confidential inquiries, expressions of interest, nominations, and applications should be directed to:
Gentry Zacheis
President & Co-Founder, Academic Med
Email: ge****@**********ed.com
Direct: 214.396.5124
Web: www.academic-med.com
Application materials should include a current curriculum vitae and a brief cover letter describing the candidate’s vision for cerebrovascular care, education, and research leadership. Initial conversations with Mr. Zacheis are confidential, exploratory, and conducted without obligation. Nominations of qualified colleagues are welcomed and treated with the same discretion.
Review of materials will continue until the position is filled. Houston Methodist is an equal opportunity employer.
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