Glaucoma Specialist-Ophthalmologist

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Provide high quality patient care at UW Health Madison and potentially Regional Services Clinics in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, including medical and surgical care.
• Participate in resident/medical student/fellowship education in the clinic and in the operating room.
• Develop a program of scholarly activity in one or more of the following: clinical and/or translation research; education/teaching; institutional leadership.
• Perform administrative duties as appropriate.
• Participate in professional, public and university service as appropriate.

The successful candidate will teach medical students, residents, and fellows.

The successful candidate 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.

Required Qualifications:

• WI Medical license, or eligible for WI Medical license by start of position.

• Completion of US Ophthalmology Accredited Residency Program and Fellowship by start of the position.

• Board eligible or board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology by start of position.

Preferred Qualifications:

-Experience in conducting research, clinical care, and teaching.

-For an appointment at Associate Professor or Professor rank on CHS Track, candidates will meet criteria established by the department and as outlined in the School of Medicine and Public Health guidelines for promotion or appointment to Associate or Professor on the CHS Track.

Education:

MD or DO, or equivalent required.

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health / Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/ Glaucoma Service.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences (DOVS) has built a world-class reputation for cutting-edge research, compassionate patient care, and hands-on training programs for resident physicians and clinical fellows. We believe that our strength lies in our people, cultivating an environment where every member is empowered to flourish.

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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.

About University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

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