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Chief, Division of Retina Disease & Vitreoretinal Surgery - Department of Ophtha

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Chief, Division of Retina Disease & Vitreoretinal Surgery - Department of Ophthalmology, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Ross Eye Institute

Position: Chief, Division of Retina - University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine, State University of New YorkSpecialty: Leadership, Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology - Vitreoretinal Surgery, Leadership - Division Chief, Ophthalmology - RetinaLocation: Buffalo, NYThe University at Buffalo, Department of Ophthalmology and the Ross Eye Institute are conducting a national search for an experienced Retina specialist to serve as the Chief, Division of Retinal Services. One of the oldest academic medical institutions in the country, the School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of University at Buffalo (UB), The State University of New York, seeks an ambitious and academically oriented vitreoretinal surgeon to build and lead the retina division during an exciting time of growth and expansion.A few of the unique and compelling aspects of this opportunity include:Opportunity to Lead & Build - Leadership role building and expanding an already well established medical and surgical vitreoretinal disease practice within the region's largest and most comprehensive ophthalmology service.Stable & Growing Team - A stable and rapidly growing department of Ophthalmology which is led by Department Chair, Dr. James Reynolds.Hybrid Practice & Compensation Model - Best-of-both-worlds hybrid practice model that combines a private practice oriented clinical compensation structure with the resources, infrastructure and expertise of the flagship university for the SUNY system.World-Class Academic Setting - University of Buffalo is the #1 public university in New York and the flagship for the State University of New York.How to ApplyThe UB Department of Ophthalmology has retained the services of Academic Med, the leader in healthcare recruitment solutions for academic medical centers, to assist with this strategically important recruitment effort. The search is being led by Academic Med's Principal, Gentry Zacheis and Managing Director, Jim Hagood.Please forward your CV or nominations of highly qualified candidates to:Gentry ZacheisPrincipal & Search Leader, Academic Medgentry(at)academic-med.comJim HagoodManaging Partner, Academic Medjim(at)academic-med.comPosition Specifics

Position Specifics - Chief, Division of Retina & Vitreoretinal DiseaseThe Department of Ophthalmology in the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, State University of New York at Buffalo (UB), invites applications and nominations for the role of Chief, Division of Retina Disease & Vitreoretinal Surgery. The UB Department of Ophthalmology and the Ross Eye Institute are conducting a national search for a board-certified/eligible ophthalmologist whose clinical practice involves the medical and surgical management of vitreo-retinal diseases. The successful applicant will be actively involved as a teaching professor in the clerkship and residency program, and will build upon our well established retinal program's clinical, educational, and research efforts.The successful applicant will arrive at a pivotal time in the history of the Department and of UB’s Academic Health Center (AHC), a consortium of UB's five health sciences schools - dental medicine, medicine and biomedical sciences, nursing, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, and public health and health professions.This is an opportunity to join an organization focused on the future of medicine- one whose physicians and advanced practitioners partner with their patients to ensure a higher state of care and better outcomes. At UB Department of Ophthalmology, you will experience a deeper sense of compassion, greater breadth of diversity and a never-ending desire to raise the standard of medical excellence, regionally and nationally.Minimum Qualifications include:- MD/DO/MBBS (or equivalent)- Board Certification/Board Eligibility - American Board of Ophthalmology- Fellowship Training - Vitreoretinal Surgery- Eligible for New York State Medical LicenseDivision of Vitreoretinal DiseasesThe Division of Vitreoretinal Diseases is committed to improving the health and well-being of the Western New York community through the delivery of high quality and effective health care that is distinguished by excellence, innovation, integrity, collaboration and compassion. In recognition of this commitment, our division has a unique academic mission of training the next generation of physicians through education, patient-oriented research and a scholarly approach to clinical practice.The goals of the Division of Retina & Vitreoretinal Diseases include:Providing a patient-centered environmentBeing the leading teachers in patient care and quality improvementCultivating an environment that nurtures and rewards lifelong learningCollaborating with colleagues and the healthcare system to attain the best outcomes for patients.Other opportunities include the charge to recruit and mentor excellent faculty, build a clinical program that fosters excellent clinical service to the community, and grow quality and outcomes research.Department of OphthalmologyThe University of Buffalo's Department of Ophthalmology is led by James Reynolds, MD, Jerald & Ester Bovino Professor & Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology. Our department achieves high standards of education, research and patient care, all with the goal of bringing ophthalmology to a new level.The Ophthalmology department is headquartered at the Ira G. Ross Eye Institute. Our mission is the preservation of sight through excellence in patient care, education and research.The Department offers an ACGME accredited residency in Ophthalmology and an Orthoptic training program that's fully accredited by the American Orthoptic Council (AOC).EEO/AAUniversity at Buffalo is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution committed to excellence through diversity. University of Buffalo will not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. All eligible candidates are encouraged to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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