Job Description
Cleveland Medical Center University Hospitals Eye Institute
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University Hospitals / Rainbow B&C Hospital / Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH
Clinical Instructor/ Assistant Professor / Associate Professor / Professor - Pediatric Ophthalmology
The Cleveland Medical Center University Hospitals Eye Institute and Rainbow Children’s Hospital / Case Western Reserve University brings together world-renowned physicians and leading research scientists to prevent, treat, and cure the most prevalent and devastating diseases of the eye- all while training the next generation of ophthalmology experts.
The CMC UH Eye Institute and Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital is seeking an academically-oriented pediatric ophthalmologist to join our Center for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus. Appointment at the level of Clinical Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor is available commensurate with experience.
Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should demonstrate promise for research and teaching excellence; Associate and Full Professor candidates should have established a significant professional reputation regionally, nationally and/or internationally. Qualified applicants for Instructor should hold a doctoral degree and have completed at least several post-doctoral or fellowship years.
The Center has a large patient base, referral practice, and works with one of the top ranked NICUs in the country. The position entails clinical activity at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital, University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center, and at 3-4 satellite clinics. Excellent diagnostic and surgical skills are required.
The department supports an 18 resident Ophthalmology training program, as well as a 1 year clinical and 2 year combined clinical and research fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology (AAPOS and AUPO approved). The residency has current ACGME Accreditation.
An interest in clinical or basic science research is preferred. There is well established clinical, basic science, and collaborative research facilities and opportunities (Top of the line animal research facilities, 2 clinical coordinators, tech transfer center, and established PEDIG site).
QualificationsThe successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction.
The candidate must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Ophthalmology, with subspecialty training in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Candidate must also possess/maintain a current, full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Ohio.
Interested individuals should submit their Curriculum Vitae and three letters of recommendation to one or all of the following:
Douglas J. Rhee, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences/ The UH Eye Institute
University Hospitals/ Case Western Reserve University
11100 Euclid Ave., WRN 5068
Cleveland, OH 44106
Email- Douglas.Rhee@UHhospitals.org
Faruk H. Örge, MD
William R. and Margaret E. Althans Chair and Professor
Director - Center for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital and University Hospitals Eye Institute
Fellowship Program Director
Associate Program Director - Ophthalmology Residency UH / CWRU SOM
Medical Director for Quality – UH Eye Institute
Professor - Ophthalmology and Pediatrics Case Western Reserve University SOM
Executive Editor - KTEF POEC (Pediatric Ophthalmology Education Center) AAO ONE Network
http://www.aao.org/clinical-education/pediatric-ophthalmology-education-center
Phone: (440) 684 1743
Email- Faruk.Orge@UHhospitals.org
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