Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship

Overview

Two-year comprehensive AUPO FCC-compliant fellowship covering all aspects of medical and surgical retina.

Training type: Clinical Fellowship
Duration: 2 years
Start: Institution policyUW GME academic year runs 1 July - 30 June (standard start 1 July)
Positions: 1 per year
Accreditation: AUPO FCC approved and monitored
Department: Department of Ophthalmology

Eligibility: Institution policyIMGs need valid ECFMG certification; applicants must be eligible for a Washington (or other applicable) state licence and for appropriate work authorisation/visa
International applicants: Institution policyYes - international medical graduates must hold valid ECFMG certification as a condition of eligibility for fellowship application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, a valid EAD, or eligibility for J-1, F-1 OPT or H-1B
Visa support: Institution policyJ-1 sponsored by ECFMG (ACGME programmes and non-ACGME programmes approved as ACGME non-standard training); H-1B only with prior GME Office (and ISO) approval before ranking/offer, for limited eligibility categories and requires USMLE Step 3; F-1 OPT accepted; no O-1 or permanent-residence sponsorship
Licence requirement: Institution policyactive Washington State provider licence required throughout training (limited/resident licence or full physician licence as specified by the programme)

Deadline: Not stated on official page
Application method: SF Match; interviews after review of application materials

Funding: Institution policyACGME residents/fellows (CIR NW members) paid per UW compensation schedule; AY27 (1 July 2026-30 June 2027) R4 $92,976, R5 $95,352, R6 $98,160, R7 $104,208 (R1 $87,708 to R9 $112,620), including an $11,000 allowance