Vision Rehabilitation Fellowship

Overview

Interdisciplinary low-vision training for ophthalmologists and optometrists, combining clinical rehabilitation, vision science, research and resident education.

The programme

Focus

Low vision & rehabilitation

Training type

Advanced Training Programme

Duration

1 year (postdoctoral clinical fellowship)

Start

1 July

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Johns Hopkins Graduate Medical Education Committee

Department

Wilmer Eye Institute

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Ophthalmologists or optometrists with a strong foundation in primary eye care

International applicants

Limited

Visa support

Institution policyJohns Hopkins SOM sponsors incoming residents/fellows for J-1 (ECFMG); H-1B only in limited cases (US MD graduates on OPT in ACGME training, or trainees already on H-1B in ACGME-accredited/recognised training with sufficient H-1B time remaining) - GME policy P&F028

Licence requirement

US licensure required for interview consideration

How to apply

Deadline

2026 intake: application deadline Tuesday 3 February 2026; interviews 19 and 26 February 2026. Next cycle not yet posted.

Application method

Direct application to Wilmer (not part of optometry or ophthalmology matching services): biographical form, CV, personal statement, three letters emailed to the fellowship director, transcripts and NBEO scores if applicable

Funding

Funding

Institution policyJohns Hopkins house staff 2026-27 base pay PGY1 $76,264; PGY2 $79,480; PGY3 $83,306; PGY4 $86,791; PGY5 $90,610; PGY6 $95,045; PGY7 $98,390; PGY8 $101,367; PGY9 $106,882, plus $3,750 housing and $300 cell-phone stipends

Official sources