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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Ophthalmology
Department Summary:
The Glaucoma Fellowship at VCU Department of Ophthalmology provides advanced training in the full spectrum of glaucoma care, preparing fellows to become leaders in both clinical and surgical glaucoma management. Through a high-volume referral practice, the fellow will gain experience managing routine glaucoma cases as well as complex conditions. The fellow will receive robust surgical exposure and educational opportunities that support scholarly growth, professional development, and multidisciplinary collaboration. With personalized mentorship, state-of-the-art facilities, and a commitment to clinical excellence, the VCU Glaucoma Fellowship offers an exceptional training experience in a dynamic academic environment.
The successful candidate must maintain high clinical and ethical standards that will be carried into decision-making processes, adhere to compliance measures, establish and promote an atmosphere of unity through collaborative practice and effective communication between all staff disciplines, and foster a high level of patient and staff satisfaction. Residents and certified ophthalmic medical technicians assist with patient care and ancillary testing. A Physician Practice Group compensation plan provides an opportunity for a competitive salary.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Applicants must have successfully completed an ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency program and be board certified or board eligible through the American Board of Ophthalmology.
- Candidates must also be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Virginia medical license and satisfy all institutional requirements for appointment to the VCU Health medical staff.
Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: No
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Open
Restricted: No
Tenure: Ineligible
Months: 12 months
Contact Name: Brenda Ayala
Contact Email: brenda.ayala@vcuhealth.org
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If you have questions or need accommodations during the application and interview process, please contact VCU Human Resources at (804) 828-0177 (Voice), (800) 828-1120 (TDD) or askhr@vcu.edu. The HR Welcome Center on the corner of Belvidere Street and W. Franklin Street is open Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
