Overview
AAPOS-approved fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus with over 300 surgical procedures.
The programme
- Focus
- Paediatric ophthalmology
- Training type
- Clinical Fellowship
- Duration
- Not stated on official page
- Start
- Not stated on official page
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- AAPOS-approved
- Department
- Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- International pathway: For international clinical fellows: WFME-listed medical school diploma, home-country medical licence, 3-year ophthalmology residency diploma, USMLE Steps 1 and 2 CK (2 CS listed), valid ECFMG certificate, J-1 eligibility; documents in English
- International applicants
- Yes - international fellows welcome; IMG positions generally non-funded (self/government/institutional funding encouraged; occasional funding varies by year)
- Visa support
- J-1 visa only
- 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; international candidates contact the programme director
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
https://medschool.umich.edu/departments/ophthalmology-visual-sciences/education/fellowships/pediatric-ophthalmologyhttps://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/residency-fellowship/residency-fellowship-prerequisites-employmenthttps://medschool.umich.edu/programs-admissions/residency-fellowship/residency-fellowship-salary-benefits