International Cornea and Ocular Surface Fellowship

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

OphthalmologyCornea, cataract & refractiveClinical Fellowship
Destination
USA
Miami, Florida, United States

Overview

One-year advanced clinical programme for international ophthalmologists seeking comprehensive experience in cornea, ocular surface and anterior segment surgery, with four clinic days and one OR day per week.

The programme

Focus
Cornea & external disease
Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
1 year
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
Not stated on official page
Department
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute (Department of Ophthalmology)

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Valid Florida State medical licence; completion of all three parts of USMLE; ECFMG certification (for J-1 visa applicants)
International applicants
Yes - designed for international ophthalmologists
Visa support
ECFMG certification required for J-1 visa applicants (J-1 implied)
Licence requirement
Unrestricted Florida medical license required before starting; page states all 3 USMLE steps passed and 2 years of supervised US training are needed for a Florida licence

How to apply

Deadline
1 September
Application method
Email application materials to the Fellowship Programs Manager (yxs696@med.miami.edu)

Funding

Funding
Travel funding for domestic meetings at which the fellow presents

Official sources

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