Global Ophthalmology Fellowship

Overview

Jerome Jacobson Global Program fellowship training future leaders in academic global ophthalmology with partners in Burundi, Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Jamaica and Kenya.

The programme

Focus

Global ophthalmology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1-2 years (optional second year for MPH)

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Institution policyinternational graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate and eligibility for Michigan licensure; Michigan medical and controlled substance licences required

International applicants

Institution policyYes - non-US medical graduates must hold a current ECFMG certificate and be eligible for a State of Michigan licence; non-US citizens need ECFMG J-1, permanent residence or qualifying EAD

Visa support

Institution policyJ-1 sponsored by ECFMG (or permanent residence / qualifying EAD); other visas only in very limited circumstances, case by case at Program Director discretion with prospective GME Committee approval

Licence requirement

Institution policyState of Michigan medical licence and controlled substance licence (Educational Limited or Permanent) required; permanent-licence holders also need a personal DEA registration

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

SF Match

Funding

Funding

Institution policyhouse officers paid on the UM/HOA scale; FY27 (from 1 July 2026) HO I $77,049, HO IV $86,670, HO V $90,137, HO VI $93,742, HO VII $97,492 up to HO IX $105,447, plus annual lump-sum savings payment and benefits

Official sources