Cornea Specialist – Faculty Opportunity

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) – Galveston, Texas

UTMB opened in 1891 as the nation’s first public medical school and hospital under unified leadership. What began as one hospital and medical school building in Galveston is now a major academic health sciences center of global influence, with medical, nursing, health professions and graduate biomedical schools; a world-renowned research enterprise; and a growing, comprehensive health system with hospitals on four campuses and a network of clinics.

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science (OVS) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB Health) is proud of its rich tradition of service, education, and research excellence as one of the first academic groups established in the Southwest. Today we have a robust clinical team of primary eye doctors that provide routine eye care and vision support, as well as subspecialists managing pediatrics, cornea, glaucoma, retina, uveitis, neuro-ophthalmology, and oculoplastic conditions. Annual patient volumes exceed 55,000 and over 3,300 surgeries. The four Eye Centers located throughout Galveston County are equipped with the latest technology to deliver top-notch care.

The Department is seeking a highly motivated Cornea Specialist to join the team to meet the increasing patient care needs in a rapidly growing region in Texas.                                                                                    

Educational Requirements & Experience

• M.D. or D.O degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of ACGME accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program.
• Completion of a Cornea Fellowship program.
• S. Board Certification/Board Eligibility.
• Valid State of Texas medical
• S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization to work in the U.S.
• **we cannot support any Visa requirements for this position**

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with Academic rank, experience, and qualifications. UTMB offers $0 contribution health insurance plans for individual subscribers and very attractive PTO packages. In addition, UTMB offers an excellent retirement program and relocation allowance.

Living in South Houston and Galveston, Texas: Information about living in the South Houston and Galveston service area can be found on the UTMB Living Website:  http://www.utmb.edu/utmbliving/

Interested candidates please submit a current/updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) to Skott Harrington at saharrin@utmb.edu.

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities