ACADEMIC OPHTHALMOLOGY UVEITIS SPECIALIST
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF WISCONSIN | MILWAUKEE, WI
The Department of Ophthalmology is seeking a Uveitis specialist who is committed to academic medicine to join the faculty at the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an open-rank, full-time position.
The clinical activity primarily takes place 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 will demonstrate strong clinical expertise, excellent interpersonal skills, enthusiasm for patient care, and a commitment to the academic missions of MCW, including education, research, and scholarly engagement.
Position Highlights:
- Physician led department consisting of 31 physicians
- Awarded a Core Grant for Vision Research from the National Eye Institute (NEI) for over 40 continuous years
- Exceptional ancillary staff support ensures seamless patient care and clinic operations.
- On-site, full-time imaging department equipped for advanced diagnostics, including wide-field fluorescein angiography (FA) and indocyanine green angiography (ICG).
- Proud to offer a strong and dedicated uveitis nursing team, composed of experienced professionals who provide exceptional patient care and support.
- Our practice benefits from a centralized Froedtert Prior Authorization team that efficiently manages most PA submissions, significantly reducing the administrative workload for physicians.
- Highly regarded team with an established uveitis specialist who values collaboration, mentorship, and clinical excellence.
Department Highlights:
The MCW Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is a $30 million enterprise and ranked in the top 30 of NIH funded departments of Ophthalmology with nearly $4.1 million in funding. The Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, a national leader as a full-service academic ophthalmology center, is home to more than 50 faculty members made up of physicians, optometrists, and vision scientists whose mission is to improve, restore and preserve sight. Since we opened our doors more than 48 years ago, the Eye Institute brings together the highest quality vision care, cutting-edge research, and educational leadership to change lives, restore independence, and ease suffering through improved treatments and earlier diagnosis of eye diseases. Here, physicians and scientists are dedicated to treating patients, training the next generation of ophthalmologists and conducting basic science and clinical research aimed at improving outcomes for patients and their families.
Qualifications:
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
- Board certification (or eligibility) by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- State medical licensure, or eligibility to obtain license, in the state of Wisconsin.
- Completion of a Uveitis or Medical Retina Fellowship program
- Rank will be determined by the qualifications and experience of the successful finalist.
- An interest in clinical, or basic science, research is desirable and could be supported with start-up funds.
Medical College of Wisconsin
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is the state’s only private medical school and health sciences graduate school. MCW consists of a School of Medicine with campuses in Milwaukee, Green Bay and Central Wisconsin, a School of Graduate Studies, and a School of Pharmacy. MCW is a major national research center ranking in the top third of U.S. medical schools in NIH funding and is the second largest research institution in Wisconsin. Academic medicine is at the core of everything we do at MCW, bringing together scientists, clinicians, students and community members to solve the most complex challenges in health and society. MCW is a diverse group of thought leaders collaborating to pioneer pathways to a healthier world. Every study we conduct and every patient we see leads to new learning and a continuous cycle of life-changing knowledge and innovation.
Approximately 1,780 MCW physicians and approximately 905 advanced practice providers care for more than 484,000 patients of all ages annually at Froedtert Hospital, Zablocki VA Medical Center, Children’s Wisconsin, and many other hospitals and clinics throughout eastern Wisconsin, representing more than 5.1 million patient visits annually.
The beautiful, safe and modern campus of the Milwaukee Regional Medical Center (MRMC) houses Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, Curative Care Network, Versiti Blood Research Institute and the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division. These member entities share a common mission of excellence in patient care, medical education, biomedical research and community service.
Milwaukee, the largest city in Wisconsin, is located on Lake Michigan’s western shore. A metropolitan area with more than 1.6 million people, Milwaukee is an affordable, comfortable place to live, work, and play, big enough to be exciting and uncongested enough to get around easily. Milwaukee’s many neighborhoods have incredible charm, accommodating a variety of lifestyles, from high-rise apartments to small farms. Nestled along a magnificent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan, Milwaukee’s downtown is home to botanical gardens, lakefront museums, a theater district, the world champion Milwaukee Bucks, the Milwaukee Brewers, bustling nightlife, and award-winning restaurants. The lake and its harbors are skirted by scenic parklands and provide first-class opportunities for recreation, including hiking, cycling, boating, and more. A recent study ranked Milwaukee as the 15th most walkable of the 50 largest US cities. Milwaukee has all the advantages of a large, vibrant city but without the stress or cost.
Procedure for Candidacy
For inquiries or to learn more, please contact MCW Physician & APP Recruitment Team at providerrecruitment@mcw.edu.
