Ocular Surface Specialist

Wilmer Eye Institute is seeking applications for a highly qualified, full-time, fellowship-trained cornea and external disease specialist, with a concentration in ocular surface disease and ocular immunology to join the Wilmer Cornea Service with joint appointment in the Division of Ocular Immunology which provides individualized care for patients suffering from ocular surface disorders and complex immune mediated corneal conditions and is focused on basic, clinical, and translational research.  This position requires excellent clinical and surgical skills (specifically in high-risk corneal grafts, limbal stem transplants, keratoprosthesis etc.), dedication to academic medicine, and commitment to teamwork and professional growth.  Primary clinical activity will occur at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore with potential for some clinical effort at one of the Wilmer Eye Institute practice locations.  The candidate will also be a faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and will engage in teaching of fellows and ophthalmology residents in addition to research activities. 

Candidates must have successfully completed an ACGME accredited ophthalmology residency training program and/or be certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology or be board eligible. Applicants must have completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease.  Training in ocular immunology and post-fellowship work experience preferred.  Faculty rank will be determined by experience and credentials.

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The Wilmer Eye Institute residency program is a top 3 ranked program by the US News & World Report Best Hospitals survey. Wilmer Eye Institute is proud to be the home of many pioneers in ophthalmology with more than 200 clinical and research faculty.

As part of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Wilmer benefits from the university’s nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university. Whether they’re teaming up to provide care for the most complex cases or pooling their expertise to turn findings in the lab into therapies that will dramatically improve lives, cross collaboration is part of the very fabric of Wilmer and Johns Hopkins.

Johns Hopkins is located in the heart of historic Baltimore, Maryland, home to over 600,000 residents, world-class museums, theaters, sports venues, and beautiful parks. Much of Baltimore’s charm comes from its variety of neighborhoods, each with its own distinct personality. From the kitschy, artistic spirit of Hampden to the historic cobblestone streets of Fell’s Point, Baltimore is a patchwork of strong character and even stronger communities.

The greater Baltimore-Washington corridor is a hub for technological advancement and entrepreneurial spirit. Anchored by the bustling Inner Harbor and world-class research facilities of institutions like Johns Hopkins, the region thrives as a beacon of opportunity for professionals and families alike.