Uveitis Specialist - Open Rank

The MCW Department of Ophthalmology is seeking an academically-oriented Uveitis specialist to join the faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee.  This is an open-rank, full-time position.

The position’s clinical activity is primarily undertaken at the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute; however, ophthalmology faculty members also provide clinical coverage at the Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital, and Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center. 

Successful candidates should bring strong clinical abilities, well-refined interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, and commitment to MCW’s academic missions.

Opportunity Highlights:

• Physician led department consisting of 27 physicians
• 10 physicians honored by Best Doctors in America in 2015-2016
• Awarded a Core Grant for Vision Research from the National Eye Institute (NEI) for over 40 continuous years
• Fantastic ancillary staff support
• Full-time dedicated imaging department capable of wide-field FA and ICG.
   

Position Requirements:

• Board Certified/Eligible by the American Board of Ophthalmology
• Completion of a Uveitis or Medical Retina Fellowship program
• Eligible for medical licensure in Wisconsin
• An interest in clinical or basic science research is desirable and could be supported with start-up funds

About MCW:
MCW is a major academic medical center; the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin.  MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.

About Milwaukee:
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens. The population of the City of Milwaukee is approximately 600,000 and approximately 1.8 million people live in the greater Milwaukee area.