Vitreoretinal Specialist

WVU Medicine

West Virginia University School of Medicine and the Department of Ophthalmology seeks a Vitreoretinal Specialist that has a passion for providing excellent patient care, educating future physicians, and moving medicine forward through continued program enhancement. This role would be qualified for appointment at the Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor level and the candidate will be expected to practice in Morgantown, WV.

Qualifications: 

  • MD, MD/PhD or DO degree or foreign equivalent
  • Eligible to obtain a state medical license
  • Board certified /eligible in ophthalmology

At the WVU Eye Institute you will treat a diverse population and have exposure to clinically challenging cases. The WVU Eye Institute houses all subspecialties of ophthalmology as well as an active research program. With ongoing expansion this role offers the opportunity to be busy quickly.

The Eye Institute is the largest comprehensive ophthalmology department in the state.  The nationally recognized Vision Research Center has made profound contributions toward advancing vision science and has collaborative partnerships with other WVU Departments and research institutions to build vision related research. The research program currently is in receipt of seven R01 grants, one COBRE grant, and 16 industry sponsored studies.

The West Virginia University Health System is West Virginia’s largest health system and the state’s largest employer. With 2,000 licensed beds and 2,000 active medical staff, the Health System includes 16 hospitals, including a 675-bed academic medical center in Morgantown, West Virginia; seven community hospitals; and eight critical access hospitals. The Health System also manages five hospitals and is building a new 150-bed Children’s Hospital on its main medical campus. To learn more, visit WVUMedicine.org.

Morgantown, West Virginia is located just over an hour south of Pittsburgh, PA and three hours from Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, MD. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate.  The area offers the cultural diversity and amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

How to Apply


Build your legacy as you serve, teach, learn and make a difference from day one.  To learn more, visit https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/eye/ and apply online at https://wvumedicine.org/careers.

Please contact Megan Core, Senior Physician Recruiter, at megan.core@wvumedicine.org.

WVU & UHA are AA/EO employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran – and WVU is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity.

Contact


Megan Core

1 Medical Center Dr
Morgantown, WV 26506
United States

Email
megan.core@wvumedicine.org
Posting #

2022-11-14 (AdID:865)