Uveitis Ophthalmology Faculty | Creating a better future for Wisconsin, the nation, and the world

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 Uveitis position that will involve patient care, teaching and research. The position will be estimated at the following: uveitis (.4 FTE) and one of the following: comprehensive, medical retina or glaucoma (.4 FTE) and Academic time (.2 FTE) ophthalmology position. Candidates must be eligible for a Wisconsin medical license at time of hire. Research opportunities are available for interested candidates.

Responsibilities:

-Care of ophthalmology patients with portion of practice focused on the diagnosis and treatment of uveitic eye diseases and portion of practice providing clinical ophthalmology care in comprehensive, medical retina or glaucoma.
-Responsibilities will include the care of patients in Ophthalmology Clinics at the UW Health Clinics, University Station Eye Clinic and possibly the William 5. Middleton VA, UnityPoint Health Meriter Hospital and clinical outreach site(s). Patient visits include walk-in and/or emergency patients.
-Responsibilities will also include participation in Ophthalmology call duties.
-The position will be responsible for teaching and mentoring residents, fellows, and medical students. Portion of time will be allotted to clinical research activities and academic service to the department.
-Participate in Departmental, School of Medicine and Public Health, and University of Wisconsin committees as assigned.

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Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
MD, Board certified or eligible in Ophthalmology.

Qualifications:

-Board Certified/Board eligible at time of application.
-Residency training in U.S. Ophthalmology Accredited Program is required by start date.
-Fellowship trained physician in uveitis is required by start date.
-Wisconsin Medical License required by start date.
-Candidates for Associate Professor (CHS) or full Professor (CHS) rank must meet criteria for appointment at rank per UW School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for appointment and promotion on the CHS track.

License/Certification:

Required
MD - Physician - State Licensure
American Board of Ophthalmology certified or Board eligible is required at time of application.

[1]: http://diversity.wisc.edu