Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Refractive Surgery
Overview
The Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is an advanced one-year super-specialty training program designed to develop expertise in both medical and surgical corneal care. Fellows receive comprehensive exposure to corneal infections, inflammatory disorders, dystrophies, keratoconus, and ocular surface diseases, along with extensive training in dry eye management. Surgical training includes corneal transplantation techniques such as penetrating keratoplasty, DSAEK, DMEK, and lamellar keratoplasty, as well as refractive surgeries including LASIK, PRK, and SMILE exposure. The program emphasizes evidence-based clinical decision-making, surgical precision, and patient-centered care. Fellows actively participate in outpatient clinics, operating rooms, and multidisciplinary case discussions. Academic development through teaching, research involvement, and presentations is strongly encouraged. Graduates are well prepared for subspecialty clinical practice or academic ophthalmology careers.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Yes — Fellows receive a monthly stipend/salary as per University of Oklahoma GME fellowship pay structure, including benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, malpractice coverage, and academic allowances.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completion of accredited Ophthalmology residency.
- Eligibility for Oklahoma medical training license.
- ECFMG certification for international medical graduates (if applicable).
- Application submission through institutional fellowship recruitment or ERAS (if applicable).
- Demonstrated interest in corneal surgery, ocular surface disease, or refractive procedures.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)MS OphthalmologyMD OphthalmologyDoctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Complete Ophthalmology Residency: MD/DO or MBBS + MS/MD Ophthalmology equivalent.
- Prepare Application Documents: Curriculum vitae, personal statement, residency completion proof, and letters of recommendation.
- Submit Fellowship Application: Apply through institutional fellowship process or ERAS (as applicable).
- Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates attend faculty interviews.
- Selection & Offer: Final selection by departmental fellowship committee.
- Licensure & Credentialing: Obtain Oklahoma training license and complete hospital credentialing.
- Program Start: Fellowship begins as per academic calendar, usually July.
