The successful candidate will join the Wilmer Cornea Service and serve as the director of the ocular surface and dry eye clinic, which provides individualized care for patients suffering from ocular surface disorders and complex immune mediated corneal conditions. 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. The ideal candidate will be at least mid-career with strong background in basic, clinical, and or translational research. The candidate will 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. Primary clinical activity will occur at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore with potential for collaboration or joint appointment in other departments such as Oncology or Rheumatology. Salary and benefits will be commensurate to experience. 

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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.

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