Comprehensive Ophthalmologist Open Rank

Position Description:

COMPREHENSIVE OPHTHALMOLOGIST FACULTY - Open Rank

The MCW Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an academically oriented comprehensive ophthalmologist to join the faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. This is an open-rank full-time position in a traditional-track or clinician-educator track.

The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute a national leader as a full-service academic ophthalmology center is home to 27 physicians 7 optometrists and 5 faculty vision scientists whose mission is to improve restore and preserve sight.

Successful candidates should bring strong clinical and surgical abilities well-refined interpersonal skills enthusiasm and commitment to MCWs academic missions. Candidates must be board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology and be eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin. An interest in clinical or basic science research is desirable and could be supported.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and research.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous 403(b) with 8% matching and CME allowance.
• Employment with the Medical College of Wisconsin provides eligibility forPublic Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Robust benefits package including health dental life insurance disability coverage adoption assistance paid parental leave tuition reimbursement program and more!

Medical College of Wisconsin

The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the states only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee Green Bay and central Wisconsin a School of Graduate Studies and a Pharmacy School. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. The core of everything we do at the MCW is academic medicine which brings together scientists clinicians students and community members to solve challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to build a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge.

Approximately 1780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484000 patients of all ages annually at Childrens Wisconsin Froedtert Hospital Zablocki VA Medical Center and many other hospitals and clinics in eastern Wisconsin representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.

The beautiful safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital Childrens Wisconsin Curative Care Network Versiti Blood CResearch Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care medical education biomedical research and community service.

Milwaukee

Milwaukee the largest city in Wisconsin is located on Lake Michigans western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.5 million people Milwaukee is an affordable comfortable place to live work and play big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukees many neighborhoods have incredible charm accommodating a variety of lifestyles from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan Milwaukees downtown is home to botanical gardens museums a theater district the world champion Milwaukee Bucks the Milwaukee Brewers and many fine restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation including hiking cycling boating and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities.

Position Requirements:

Candidates must be board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology and be eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin. An interest in clinical or basic science research is desirable and could be supported.

For the full position profile to learn more and/or to apply please contact:

David Dunn
Physician Recruiter

Applications should include a current CV and a cover letter describing your interest and qualifications. References will be required at an appropriate time in the process. All interactions will remain confidential and no inquiries will be made without the consent of the applicant.

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