Cornea/Anterior Segment Ophthalmologist

Job Summary:

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world-class reputation for compassionate patient care, cutting-edge research, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We are seeking candidates for a Cornea position that will involve patient care, teaching, and research. Clinical activities will include patient care at local UW Health clinic locations. Additionally, this position may include patient care duties at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital. Teaching activities will involve medical students, residents, and fellows. Research activities may include participation in clinical trials and/or translational research.

SMPH is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities:

1. Patient Care at UW Health Clinics and potentially William S. Middleton Memorial Veteran's Hospital.
2. Development and execution of patient care programs in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases (medical and surgical).
3. Laser surgery, including cataract surgery using femtosecond laser machine; refractive surgery.
4. Fellow, resident and medical student clinical education in clinic and operating room.
5. Development of an anterior segment clinical practice.
6. Participate/initiate clinical research in anterior segment diseases.

The successful applicant will participate in administrative and committee work to support the clinical and scholarly missions of UW Health and the School of Medicine and Public Health. An essential part of these duties will be working in a collegial relationship with other faculty members.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, Board certified or eligible in Ophthalmology

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
-Residency training in a U.S. Ophthalmology accredited program
-Cornea Fellowship
-Wisconsin Medical License required by start date

Candidates for Associate Professor (CHS) and Professor (CHS) rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per SMPH guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Refractive surgery and femtosecond training/experience

License/Certification:

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
Wisconsin Medical License

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Anticipated Begin Date:

JULY 01, 2023