Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery Fellowship

Cullen Eye Institute, Baylor College of Medicine

OphthalmologyVitreoretinal surgeryClinical Fellowship
Destination
USA
Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Funded two-year surgical retina programme with at least 300 retinal detachment cases plus trauma, tumour and diabetic work at Baylor, the VA and Ben Taub Hospital.

The programme

Training type
Clinical Fellowship
Duration
2 years
Start
July
Positions
1-2 per year
Accreditation
Not stated on official page
Department
Department of Ophthalmology

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility
Completed residency in a US ACGME-accredited ophthalmology programme; Texas medical licence required
International applicants
Institution policyYes - IMGs welcomed; ECFMG certification required (except Canadian graduates); must secure appropriate visa and TMB permit
Visa support
Institution policyVisa types sponsored vary by department; all IMGs must secure an appropriate visa and Texas Medical Board permit; non-US citizens verify status with BCM International Services
Licence requirement
Institution policyTexas Medical Board Physician-in-Training permit or full Texas medical licence required

How to apply

Deadline
Per SF Match deadlines
Application method
SF Match (CAS)

Funding

Funding
Funded

Official sources

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