Vitreoretinal Surgeon or Medical Retina Specialist

American Academy of Ophthalmology; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Health is seeking a Vitreoretinal Surgeon or Medical Retina Specialist to provide patient care, teach medical students, residents, and fellows, and engage in clinical research at UW Health locations. The role includes supervising education programs and participating in clinical trials in vitreoretinal diseases.

The successful candidate will hold Board certification/eligibility, complete ophthalmology training in the U.S., and possess or be eligible for Wisconsin medical licensure.

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible by American Board of Ophthalmology at start date.
• Residency training in a U.S. Ophthalmology Accredited Program by start date.
• Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery or Medical Retina is required by start date.
• WI Medical License, or eligible for license, required by start date.

Responsibilities

• Provide vitreoretinal surgical and/or medical retina patient care at UW Health Hospital and Clinics and potentially the Williams S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and regional UW Health eye care sites.
• Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education.
• Participate in and conduct clinical trials in vitreoretinal eye diseases.
• Perform administrative duties as required by this position.
• All faculty members are required to teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

Education

MD or equivalent

Residency in Ophthalmology (US Accredited)

Fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery or Medical Retina

Job description

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 Vitreoretinal Surgeon or a Medical Retina Specialist that will involve patient care, teaching, and research. Clinical activities will include patient care at UW Health clinic locations. Teaching activities will involve medical students, residents, fellows, and continuing medical education in the area of vitreoretinal surgery/medical retina. Research activities may include participation in clinical trials and/or translational research.

1. Provide vitreoretinal surgical and/or medical retina patient care at the UW Health Hospital and Clinics and potentially the Williams S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital and regional UW Health eye care sites.
2. Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education.
3. Participate in and conduct clinical trials in vitreoretinal eye diseases.
4. Perform administrative duties as required by this position.

All faculty members are required to teach medical students, residents, and fellows. Faculty are expected to 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.

Required Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible by American Board of Ophthalmology at start date.
• Residency training in a U.S. Ophthalmology Accredited Program by start date.
• Fellowship training in Vitreoretinal Surgery or Medical Retina is required by start date.
• WI Medical License, or eligible for license, required by start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Education

• M.D. or equivalent required.