Pediatric Ophthalmologist

University of Pittsburgh
Ophthalmology/UPMC Eye Center

UPMC Eye Center-Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is searching for three pediatric ophthalmologists at the assistant professor level or higher, BC/BE in ophthalmology with at least one year of subspecialty training in pediatric ophthalmology. Focus will be in patient care, teaching and research. Duties will include didactic and clinical training of residents and fellows. UPMC is a large, diversified, multi-hospital, tertiary care medical institution.  Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC is one of the top ten pediatric hospitals in the United States with outstanding clinical, teaching and research opportunities both at clinical and basic science levels. The department is expanding and has recently moved into a brand new pediatric ophthalmology suite and testing facility. Additionally, we have a dedicated molecular biologist, vision scientist and electrophysiologist, together with a research coordinator and two dedicated ophthalmo-genetic counselors. Two of the three positions will be based at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC Lawrenceville with clinics at nearby satellite offices and surgery centers. The third position is based between two satellite offices in Wexford and Erie, located north of Pittsburgh, but can have a presence at Lawrenceville as well depending on the candidate. All applicants will be encouraged to develop an area of subspecialist interest, including ROP, uveitis, glaucoma, adult strabismus. 

How to Apply


Applications from new or established clinicians or clinician scientists are encouraged.  Send curriculum vitae, and cover letter to:

Ken K. Nischal, MD, FRCOphth
Professor, Department of Ophthalmology
Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology, Strabismus & Adult Motility
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine/UPMC Eye Center
Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC
4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 5100 Faculty Pavilion, Pittsburgh, PA  15224
Phone: 412-692-5918 or email nischalkk@upmc.edu

Contact


Lauren Wally

4401 Penn Avenue, Suite 5100 Faculty Pavilion
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
United States

Email
wallyl@upmc.edu

The University of Pittsburgh and UPMC are EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled Employers.

Posting #

2018-02-06 (AdID:127)