The University of Rochester/Flaum Eye Institute is seeking a Visiting Instructor. This sub-specialty program will include active, full-time participation in all aspects of the Flaum Eye Institute Ocular Genetics Program. The successful candidate will work closely with our other ocular geneticist and ocular oncologist, Dr. Vikas Khetan, our 2 ocular genetic counselors and the other Ocular Genetics personnel, as well
as our Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellow and will have some shared responsibilities. We are very busy and see an enormous range of pathology in both adults and children that includes inherited retinal degenerations, congenital ocular malformations, genetic syndromes, and metabolic diseases that affect the eye. The year will include rotations in pediatric genetics and metabolics clinics at Golisano Children’s Hospital as
well as observation of Drs. Levin/Khetan and clinical geneticists in patient consultations. The successful candidate will participate in pediatric genetics case rounds, ocular genetics team meetings, Golisano genetics meetings, genetics journal clubs, and multidisciplinary genetics conferences. Research and laboratory experience is provided where the fellow will have exposure to DNA extraction, karyotyping,
microarray analysis, sequencing, and other molecular techniques. The Director of the Program is Dr. Alex V. Levin, Chief, Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Genetics at the Flaum Eye Institute and Chief, Clinical Genetics at the Golisano Children’s Hospital. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. The University believes that a diverse
workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and our ability to fulfill our important missions. The University is committed to fostering and supporting a workplace culture inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual o
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