Jordan Clay

Dr. Jordan Clay is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Kentucky's Department of Neurology and a member of the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute. He specializes in epilepsy, epilepsy surgery, and clinical neurophysiology, with expertise in neuromodulation therapies like Responsive Neurostimulation (RNS) and Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS). A Kentucky native, he completed his undergraduate studies, medical degree, and neurology residency at the University of Kentucky, followed by fellowships in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy at the University of Virginia. He currently serves as Program Director for the Epilepsy Fellowship and Associate Director for the Neurophysiology Elective at UK.

Education:

• BS in Agricultural Biotechnology, University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
• MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine (Lexington, KY)
• Residency in Neurology, University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
• Fellowships in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center

Research & Clinical Focus: Dr. Clay focuses on drug-resistant epilepsy, epilepsy surgery evaluation, and advancing neuromodulation therapies. His work integrates clinical neurophysiology with surgical planning to improve patient outcomes.

Awards:

• 2024 UK Academy of Medical Educator Excellence in Teaching Award
• 2016 Outstanding Teacher in Neurology Clerkship
• Chief Resident (2017-2018)

Education Leadership: He oversees the Epilepsy Fellowship program and teaches medical students through clinical electives and the Advanced Clinical Medicine course. He is actively involved in mentoring residents and trainees.

Professional Affiliations:

• Co-Chair, Membership Committee, American Clinical Neurophysiology Society
• Member, Fellowship Directors Committee, American Epilepsy Society
• Member, American Academy of Neurology and American Medical Association