Vitreoretinal Surgeon- Open Rank of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences - req# 27072 - University of New Mexico

The Departmentof Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of New Mexico (UNM)Health Sciences Center is expanding and seeks an outstanding vitreoretinalsurgeon to join our rapidly growing group. This positions expertise will significantly contribute to thepreservation and restoration of vision in our patients.

Applicants musthave completed an accredited vitreoretinal surgery fellowship. The successfulcandidate will be expected to develop a busy clinical practice at the UNMHospital Eye Clinic, and will share responsibility with existing faculty forcall and medical student and resident education. Candidates are expected tohave a strong commitment to clinical care, teaching, and research in anacademic setting. As part of the UNM Health System, the Eye Clinic provides arewarding mix of tertiary and indigent care.

UNM is committedto building a healthy, well-educated, economically vigorous New Mexico. TheHealth Sciences Center and School of Medicine have new leadership, and theentire institution is well poised for the future. We are dedicated toproviding state-of-the-art treatments, cutting-edge research, and education.Our team of medical professionals is passionate about making a positive impacton the lives of our patients.

This position may be subjectto criminal records screening in accordance with New Mexico state law. Rank and salary will becommensurate with experience and credentials.

New Mexico is known as the Land of Enchantment for goodreason. Albuquerque is a culturally richand naturally beautiful city, with good weather year-round, perfect for outdoorenthusiasts. The Sandia Mountain wilderness is 20 minutes from UNM. There is alively arts scene, and we are close to the galleries of Santa Fe and Madrid,NM. There are two national laboratories nearby: Sandia and Los Alamos.

Minimum Qualifications for position:

• Completion of an Ophthalmology Residency Program
• Completion of Vitreo-retinal Fellowship
• Board certified/eligible in Ophthalmology
  
• Eligible for licensure in New Mexico
• Eligible to work in the U.S.
  

Preferred Qualifications for position:

• Experience in clinical education
• Experience in clinical research
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success,as well as working with broadly diverse communities

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

For more information please contact James Chodosh, MD MPH, Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at jchodosh@salud.unm.edu, Phone: 505-272-6120; or Tiffany M. Harrell, Department Administrator at 505-272-6981.

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