Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery

• MD, DO, or equivalent international medical degree.
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program.
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure.
• Registration through the San Francisco Match (SF Match).
• Both U.S. and international applicants are eligible to apply.
• Submission of:

SF Match application

Personal statement outlining career goals

Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)

USMLE Step scores

Recent photograph

• Successful completion of the faculty interview and institutional credentialing process.

The Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery Research Fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a prestigious one-year fellowship that offers comprehensive training in corneal, cataract, and refractive surgery within a leading academic medical center. The fellowship is based at the state-of-the-art eye clinics in the Lavin Pavilion of Northwestern Medicine's Chicago campus, where fellows work alongside nationally and internationally recognized ophthalmologists. The curriculum provides extensive hands-on experience in the diagnosis and management of complex corneal diseases, anterior segment disorders, cataract surgery, refractive procedures, and ocular surface diseases. Fellows receive advanced training in modern surgical techniques while participating in multidisciplinary patient care and resident education. A distinctive feature of the program is its strong emphasis on clinical, translational, and laboratory-based research, allowing fellows to collaborate with faculty scientists on innovative projects and present their work at scientific meetings. Fellows also participate in journal clubs, departmental conferences, and structured educational sessions designed to develop academic and leadership skills. Graduates of the program are well prepared for careers in academic ophthalmology, clinical research, and advanced subspecialty practice in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery.