Vitreoretinal Surgeon: Teaching, Research & Patient Care

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

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.