International Uveitis Research Fellowship

UCLA Stein Eye Institute (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA)

OphthalmologyUveitis & ocular immunologyInternational Research Fellowship
Destination
USA
Los Angeles, California, United States

Overview

Unfunded one-year international fellowship in infectious and non-infectious ocular inflammatory disease, immunomodulatory therapy and imaging.

The programme

Focus
Ocular immunology & uveitis
Training type
International Research Fellowship
Duration
1 year
Start
Not stated on official page
Positions
Not stated on official page
Accreditation
Not stated on official page
Department
Department of Ophthalmology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Institution policyInternationally trained physicians (often nominated by home institutions); UCLA-sponsored J-1 visa required (ECFMG-sponsored J-1 does not qualify); fellowships generally non-funded, so one year of funding must be documented
International applicants
Yes - international fellowship; candidates often nominated by institutions outside the US; must speak English sufficiently to communicate independently
Visa support
UCLA J-1 visa (DS-2019) required
Licence requirement
Medical Board of California Section 2111 appointment to participate in clinical activities

How to apply

Deadline
Not stated on official page
Application method
International Fellowship application, J-1 visa application and Section 2111 application sent to the fellowship coordinator

Funding

Funding
Unfunded

Official sources

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