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 Neuro-Ophthalmology position that
will involve patient care, teaching, and research. Clinical activities will include patient care at local
UW Health clinic locations. Teaching activities will involve medical students, residents, and fellows.
Research activities may include participation in clinical trials and/or translational research.
At least a 40% FTE neuro-ophthalmology practice within the UW Department of Ophthalmology
at one or more of its ophthalmology care sites.
If not a full-time position in neuro-ophthalmology of 80% FTE, then an additional 40% FTE in
any other ophthalmologic practice (with appropriate certified residency and fellowship training) in:
(comprehensive ophthalmology, glaucoma, oculoplastic surgery, ophthalmic pathology, pediatric
ophthalmology/adult strabismus, as examples); neurology practice if a certified neurologist;
research if clinician-scientist; or neuro-ophthalmology/neurology practice in ophthalmology or neurology department.
20% FTE for administration, teaching, etc.
The successful applicant 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.
Requirements
The successful applicant should hold an MD or DO degree, be board-certified in either Ophthalmology or Neurology by an American board, and have completed fellowship training in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
