Fellowship in Cornea, Cataract & Refractive Surgery
Duration: 12 Month(s)
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Refractive Surgery
Affiliation
Northwestern University - Chicago
Overview
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.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a PGY-level annual salary according to the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University compensation schedule.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- 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.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Verify eligibility after successful completion of an accredited Ophthalmology Residency.
- Register with the San Francisco Match (SF Match) fellowship application system.
- Submit the fellowship application through SF Match before the published application deadline.
- Email the required supplemental documents to the fellowship program administrator:
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- USMLE Step scores
- Recent photograph
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee.
- Shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews with the program director and faculty.
- Selected candidates are offered fellowship positions through the SF Match.
- Complete credentialing, Illinois medical licensure requirements, onboarding, and orientation before beginning fellowship training.
