Academic Faculty Physician - Cornea Trained Ophthalmologist- Winston Salem, NC

General Information

Location : Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, 1 Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Care Delivery Brand : Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Description & Requirements

The Department of Ophthalmology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist / Wake Forest University School of Medicine is recruiting an Academic Faculty Physician to join the Cornea Division.

At Advocate Health, we're committed to being a Best Place to Care-where physicians are empowered, heard, and equipped to do their best work. You'll be part of a leading integrated system with a shared commitment to innovation, well-being, and the communities we serve.

Department Description :

The Department of Ophthalmology at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist currently employs 23 faculty in a collaborative and congenial environment. The cornea division includes three full-time clinical cornea faculty and one of the premier corneal fellowships in the country.

We have experienced steady growth in clinical and surgical volume that will be accelerated as we move into a new free-standing Eye Institute in 2026. We are a regional leader with established tertiary referrals and a large catchment area that encompasses all of Western North Carolina, as well as Eastern Tennessee, Virginia, South Carolina, and West Virginia.

Highlights

• Our department currently trains four ophthalmology residents per class, as well as three vitreoretinal fellows, one cornea fellow, and one glaucoma fellow.
• We plan to add a pediatric ophthalmology fellow in the upcoming year.
• We have the responsibility of educating Wake Forest University medical students both through the general surgery clerkship and the 4-week elective in ophthalmology.
• Our faculty have ample opportunity to participate in resident and medical student education, and clinical research and industry-funded clinical trials.
• Our department also has a strong commitment to service.

Additional Highlights :

Training and / or Experience Required

Benefits

Winston-Salem beautifully blends rich history with modern innovation, offering residents a vibrant and welcoming community.

Equal Employment Opportunity : Advocate Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any individual regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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