Cornea and External Disease, Academic Cornea Specialist - Nonprofit System
Advocate Health
Job Description:
The Department of Ophthalmology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, part of Advocate Healthone of the largest non-profit health systems in the United Statesis seeking a fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist to join our growing academic faculty at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This position offers a balanced academic career combining clinical excellence, teaching, research, and service in a collaborative environment.
Position Highlights
Provide advanced medical and surgical care for corneal and external eye diseases
Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in a robust academic training program
Participate in clinical research, industry-sponsored trials, and scholarly activity with strong institutional support
Engage in meaningful community and global service initiatives, including international medical missions and care for underserved populations
Why Us?
Collegial department with 23 faculty and a strong cornea division
Residency program and fellowships in cornea, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology
Regional tertiary referral center serving a large catchment area across the Southeast
Continued growth with a new free-standing Eye Institute opening in 2026
Serves as the academic core of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist within Advocate Health
Requirements
Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology
Completion of a Surgical Cornea Fellowship
Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina
Active DEA license in North Carolina
Why Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem offers an outstanding quality of life with a low cost of living, vibrant arts and culinary scene, and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and outdoor recreation. The city blends historic charm with modern amenities and is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.
The Department of Ophthalmology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, part of Advocate Healthone of the largest non-profit health systems in the United Statesis seeking a fellowship-trained Cornea Specialist to join our growing academic faculty at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. This position offers a balanced academic career combining clinical excellence, teaching, research, and service in a collaborative environment.
Position Highlights
Provide advanced medical and surgical care for corneal and external eye diseases
Teach and mentor residents, fellows, and medical students in a robust academic training program
Participate in clinical research, industry-sponsored trials, and scholarly activity with strong institutional support
Engage in meaningful community and global service initiatives, including international medical missions and care for underserved populations
Why Us?
Collegial department with 23 faculty and a strong cornea division
Residency program and fellowships in cornea, retina, glaucoma, oculoplastics, and pediatric ophthalmology
Regional tertiary referral center serving a large catchment area across the Southeast
Continued growth with a new free-standing Eye Institute opening in 2026
Serves as the academic core of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist within Advocate Health
Requirements
Medical Degree (MD or equivalent)
Board certification or eligibility in Ophthalmology
Completion of a Surgical Cornea Fellowship
Eligibility for medical licensure in North Carolina
Active DEA license in North Carolina
Why Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem offers an outstanding quality of life with a low cost of living, vibrant arts and culinary scene, and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains and outdoor recreation. The city blends historic charm with modern amenities and is an ideal place to live, work, and raise a family.
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