CDC AFM case classification

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking a neurologist to provide expert consultation and evaluation of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases. The selected neurologist will review MRI images and medical documents to classify cases as "confirmed," "probable," "suspect," or "not a case" for surveillance purposes. The neurologist will also participate in projects related to defining specific imaging characteristics of confirmed AFM cases and reviewing clinical information to provide diagnostic categorization of cases. Key responsibilities include: • Reviewing MRI images and medical documents to classify AFM cases • Participating in projects related to defining specific imaging characteristics of confirmed AFM cases • Reviewing clinical information to provide diagnostic categorization of cases • Providing expert neurologic consultation for AFM case classification and augmenting the neurology panel for outbreak response efforts The ideal candidate will have experience in treating neurological disorders, including AFM, and advanced training in neurology and epidemiology.