Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
About The Position
The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding corneal surgeon to join our rapidly growing academic department. Applicants must have completed an accredited cornea and external disease fellowship. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and dynamic ophthalmology service dedicated to providing comprehensive cornea and external disease care to the patients of New Mexico and the surrounding region. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides a rewarding mix of tertiary and safety-net care with a broad spectrum of complex corneal, ocular surface, and anterior segment pathology. The incoming surgeon will have the opportunity to develop a busy clinical and surgical practice with significant opportunities for growth in corneal transplantation, complex anterior segment surgery, ocular surface reconstruction, and advanced corneal disease management. The candidate will share call responsibilities with existing faculty and actively participate in resident and medical student education. Our department has recently established a three-resident-per-class ophthalmology residency program and continues to experience significant growth. The successful candidate will have a unique opportunity to make an immediate impact in a state with a significant need for specialized cornea services while developing and expanding advanced surgical skills early in their career. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care, teaching, and research within an academic setting. Opportunities for clinical research and clinical trial participation are available, supported by a growing research infrastructure that includes dedicated research coordinators, technicians, and faculty collaborators. UNM is committed to building a healthy, well-educated, and economically vibrant New Mexico. The Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine continue to experience exciting growth under new leadership and are dedicated to advancing state-of-the-art patient care, innovative research, and excellence in medical education. Rank and salary will be commensurate with experience and credentials.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program
- Completion of an AUPO-certified Cornea and External Disease Fellowship
- Board certified or board eligible in Ophthalmology
- Eligible for medical licensure in the State of New Mexico
- Eligible to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Experience in clinical education and resident teaching
- Experience in clinical research
- Experience in cornea and external disease management and corneal surgery
- Experience with complex cataract and anterior segment surgery
- Experience with complex ocular surface surgery and reconstruction
- A demonstrated commitment to cultivate an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive cornea and external disease care.
- Develop a busy clinical and surgical practice.
- Perform corneal transplantation, complex anterior segment surgery, ocular surface reconstruction, and advanced corneal disease management.
- Share call responsibilities with existing faculty.
- Actively participate in resident and medical student education.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to outstanding patient care, teaching, and research within an academic setting.
- Participate in clinical research and clinical trial participation.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition remission
- Dependent education programs
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Low-cost medical and dental insurance plans
- Excellent retirement plans with a substantial employer contribution
- Disability and life insurance
- Malpractice coverage
- Employee and family member tuition remission opportunities for eligible courses at UNM
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
