Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology
Cornea and External Disease Specialist
Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
2025-08-12
Overview Wilmer Eye Institute is seeking applications for a highly qualified, full-time, fellowship-trained cornea and external disease specialist, with a concentration in ocular surface disease and ocular immunology to join the Wilmer Cornea Service with joint appointment in the Division of Ocular Immunology. The service provides individualized care for patients with ocular surface disorders and complex immune mediated corneal conditions and is focused on basic, clinical, and translational research. The position requires excellent clinical and surgical skills (specifically in high-risk corneal grafts, limbal stem transplants, keratoprosthesis, etc.), dedication to academic medicine, and commitment to teamwork and professional growth. Primary clinical activity will occur at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore with potential for some clinical effort at one of the Wilmer Eye Institute practice locations. The candidate will also be a faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and will engage in teaching of fellows and ophthalmology residents in addition to research activities.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive clinical and surgical care focused on cornea and external disease, including high-risk grafts, limbal stem cell transplantation, and keratoprosthesis.
Contribute to the Wilmer Cornea Service with a joint appointment in the Division of Ocular Immunology to address ocular surface disorders and immune mediated corneal conditions.
Engage in teaching of fellows and ophthalmology residents; participate in scholarly activities and clinical research.
Collaborate in basic, clinical, and translational research initiatives and contribute to program development within Wilmer.
Potentially allocate clinical effort at one of the Wilmer practice locations as needed.
Qualifications
Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency and be certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology or board eligible.
Applicants must have completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease.
Training in ocular immunology and post-fellowship work experience are preferred.
Faculty rank is determined by experience and credentials.
About the Institution The Wilmer Eye Institute residency program is a top 3 ranked program by the US News & World Report Best Hospitals survey. Wilmer Eye Institute is home to many pioneers in ophthalmology with more than 200 clinical and research faculty. As part of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Wilmer benefits from a collaborative environment across nine world-class academic divisions.
How to Apply Please complete application at:
https://apply.interfolio.com/162476
Contact Johns Hopkins Hospital and one network practice location in the region Baltimore, MD 21287 United States
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
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2025-08-12
Overview Wilmer Eye Institute is seeking applications for a highly qualified, full-time, fellowship-trained cornea and external disease specialist, with a concentration in ocular surface disease and ocular immunology to join the Wilmer Cornea Service with joint appointment in the Division of Ocular Immunology. The service provides individualized care for patients with ocular surface disorders and complex immune mediated corneal conditions and is focused on basic, clinical, and translational research. The position requires excellent clinical and surgical skills (specifically in high-risk corneal grafts, limbal stem transplants, keratoprosthesis, etc.), dedication to academic medicine, and commitment to teamwork and professional growth. Primary clinical activity will occur at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore with potential for some clinical effort at one of the Wilmer Eye Institute practice locations. The candidate will also be a faculty member in the Department of Ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and will engage in teaching of fellows and ophthalmology residents in addition to research activities.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive clinical and surgical care focused on cornea and external disease, including high-risk grafts, limbal stem cell transplantation, and keratoprosthesis.
Contribute to the Wilmer Cornea Service with a joint appointment in the Division of Ocular Immunology to address ocular surface disorders and immune mediated corneal conditions.
Engage in teaching of fellows and ophthalmology residents; participate in scholarly activities and clinical research.
Collaborate in basic, clinical, and translational research initiatives and contribute to program development within Wilmer.
Potentially allocate clinical effort at one of the Wilmer practice locations as needed.
Qualifications
Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency and be certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology or board eligible.
Applicants must have completed a fellowship in cornea and external disease.
Training in ocular immunology and post-fellowship work experience are preferred.
Faculty rank is determined by experience and credentials.
About the Institution The Wilmer Eye Institute residency program is a top 3 ranked program by the US News & World Report Best Hospitals survey. Wilmer Eye Institute is home to many pioneers in ophthalmology with more than 200 clinical and research faculty. As part of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Wilmer benefits from a collaborative environment across nine world-class academic divisions.
How to Apply Please complete application at:
https://apply.interfolio.com/162476
Contact Johns Hopkins Hospital and one network practice location in the region Baltimore, MD 21287 United States
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
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