What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor - Pediatric Ophthalmology position at Medical College of Wisconsin?
Position Description:
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin are actively recruiting a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our Ophthalmology team.
Job requirementsThe Department of Ophthalmology at Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking an academically oriented Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join six pediatric ophthalmologists, five pediatric optometrists, and eight orthoptists. This is an open-rank, full-time position. The position entails clinical activity at Children’s Wisconsin, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, and one or more satellite clinics. An interest in teaching and research is important. Clinical and/or basic science research could be supported with start-up funds. Anticipated start date is September 2025.
Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank of assistant professor or higher . Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, be board-certified (or board-eligible and subsequently board certified within five years of employment) in ophthalmology, be fellowship-trained in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and hold or be eligible to hold an unrestricted Wisconsin medical license. Proficiency in retinopathy or prematurity (ROP) screening and treatment is desired. A competitive compensation package is available. Benefit details can be found online at mcw.edu/hr.
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Our team of experts readily collaborates to offer children premier, comprehensive pediatric ophthalmologic, optometric and orthoptic care. Our Pediatric Eye Team treats more than 15,000 children each year. In addition, our service provides adult strabismus evaluations and surgery including full sensorimotor workups, Fresnel fittings and surgical consultations. Last year, we performed over 1000 adult strabismus exams and performed nearly 300 adult strabismus surgeries.
Our specialists have the most pediatric eye care experience in the region and are actively involved in clinical research studies, including national studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our research projects include retinopathy of prematurity, telemedicine, quality improvement projects, and imaging in conjunction with the Advanced Ocular Imaging Program at the Eye Institute. We serve as a residency training hospital and clinic educating 4 ophthalmology residents per year.
We offer a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship, pediatric optometry residency and an orthoptic fellowship program.
About MCW
MCW is a major academic medical center and is the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.
About Milwaukee
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens.
Position Requirements:
For consideration, forward a letter or email of interest and current curriculum vitae to:
Alexander J Khammar, MD FAAP
Division Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology
akhammar@mcw.edu
PO Box 1997, MS 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997
(414) 266-2020
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and Children’s Wisconsin are actively recruiting a Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join our Ophthalmology team.
Job requirementsThe Department of Ophthalmology at Medical College of Wisconsin is seeking an academically oriented Pediatric Ophthalmologist to join six pediatric ophthalmologists, five pediatric optometrists, and eight orthoptists. This is an open-rank, full-time position. The position entails clinical activity at Children’s Wisconsin, the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin Eye Institute, and one or more satellite clinics. An interest in teaching and research is important. Clinical and/or basic science research could be supported with start-up funds. Anticipated start date is September 2025.
Qualified candidates will be considered at the rank of assistant professor or higher . Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, be board-certified (or board-eligible and subsequently board certified within five years of employment) in ophthalmology, be fellowship-trained in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, and hold or be eligible to hold an unrestricted Wisconsin medical license. Proficiency in retinopathy or prematurity (ROP) screening and treatment is desired. A competitive compensation package is available. Benefit details can be found online at mcw.edu/hr.
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus
Our team of experts readily collaborates to offer children premier, comprehensive pediatric ophthalmologic, optometric and orthoptic care. Our Pediatric Eye Team treats more than 15,000 children each year. In addition, our service provides adult strabismus evaluations and surgery including full sensorimotor workups, Fresnel fittings and surgical consultations. Last year, we performed over 1000 adult strabismus exams and performed nearly 300 adult strabismus surgeries.
Our specialists have the most pediatric eye care experience in the region and are actively involved in clinical research studies, including national studies funded by the National Institutes of Health. Our research projects include retinopathy of prematurity, telemedicine, quality improvement projects, and imaging in conjunction with the Advanced Ocular Imaging Program at the Eye Institute. We serve as a residency training hospital and clinic educating 4 ophthalmology residents per year.
We offer a pediatric ophthalmology fellowship, pediatric optometry residency and an orthoptic fellowship program.
About MCW
MCW is a major academic medical center and is the largest research institution in the Milwaukee metro area and second largest in Wisconsin. MCW is a distinguished leader and innovator in the education and development of the next generation of physicians, scientists, pharmacists and health professionals; we discover and translate new knowledge in the biomedical and health sciences; we provide cutting-edge, collaborative, patient care of the highest quality; and we improve the health of the communities we serve.
About Milwaukee
Located along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Milwaukee is one of America’s great cities, combining a dynamic urban community with a rich cultural heritage with access to parks, rivers, and other outdoor recreation. Milwaukee is the largest city in Wisconsin and the 23rd largest city in the United States. It is home to corporate headquarters for industry leaders including Northwestern Mutual, Johnson Controls, Manpower, Harley Davidson, and others. Milwaukee is a popular venue for sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, ethnic dining, and cultural festivals; the city is recognized for its museums, fine dining and hotels, professional sports, gardens and parks, and Milwaukee County Zoological Gardens.
Position Requirements:
For consideration, forward a letter or email of interest and current curriculum vitae to:
Alexander J Khammar, MD FAAP
Division Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology
akhammar@mcw.edu
PO Box 1997, MS 784
Milwaukee, WI 53201-1997
(414) 266-2020
MCW as an Equal Opportunity Employer and Commitment to Non-Discrimination
The Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic, or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the MCW community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
