The Department of Ophthalmology at Mayo Clinic in Florida is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologist with fellowship training in surgical retina to join our growing team of 15 faculty members. This is a faculty position with opportunities and expectations for research as well as medical student, resident, and fellow teaching.
Mayo Clinic is a non-profit, physician-led, multi-specialty tertiary care institution with integrated clinical practice, education, and research across campuses in Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida as well as the Mayo Clinic Health System. The Florida campus is a 600 acre, fully integrated, rapidly expanding academic medical center with a strong commitment to multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation. Mayo Clinic in Florida has recently been ranked #1 in Florida and #11 nationally by Newsweek.
Position Highlights:
Provide specialized care for diseases and surgery of the posterior segment.
Collaborate with other services to manage multidisciplinary cases.
Participate in clinical trials and implementation of protocols.
Engage in academic activities including teaching medical students, residents and fellows and fostering basic science and clinical research.
Benefit from Mayo Clinic’s integrated practice model and robust infrastructure for research and education.
The Department will begin an ophthalmology residency in 2028 and a vitreoretinal fellowship.
Interested candidates please contact Richard D. Ten Hulzen, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, Mayo Clinic Florida at [email protected].
Qualifications- MD degree with completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency.
- Fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in ophthalmology.
- Eligible for licensure in the state of Florida.
- Clinician scientists are encouraged to apply.
Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
- Medical: Multiple plan options.
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law". Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
Skills Required
- MD degree with completion of an accredited ophthalmology residency.
- Fellowship training in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery.
- Board-certified or board-eligible in ophthalmology.
- Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Florida.
- Clinician-scientist orientation or interest in research.
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