Fellowship in Cornea, External Disease

1. Applicants must have completed ophthalmology residency training.
2. Applicants must have completed at least three years of Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved residency training in ophthalmology in the United States or Canada.
3. International Medical Graduates must hold an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
4. International applicants must be eligible to obtain the appropriate visa for fellowship participation.
5. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a permanent Louisiana medical license before starting the fellowship.
6. Applicants must have passed all three parts of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) for Louisiana medical licensure by reciprocity, where applicable.

The Corneal / External Diseases Fellowship at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a one-year advanced clinical and surgical training program focused on the diagnosis and management of corneal diseases and external eye disorders. The program accepts one fellow annually, who works alongside Dr. Delmar R. Caldwell in clinical practice and surgical procedures. Fellows gain hands-on experience in corneal disease management, corneal transplantation, and contact lens services through clinical rotations at Tulane Medical Center, Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System, Alexandria VA Medical Center, and University Medical Center. The training also includes exposure to refractive surgery and advanced corneal procedures, including Intralase Enabled Keratoplasty, preparing fellows for specialized clinical and surgical practice in cornea and external diseases.

1. Prepare the fellowship application documents.
2. Submit the following documents to the Tulane Department of Ophthalmology:
3. Curriculum vitae (CV).
4. Recent photograph.
5. Personal statement.
6. Three letters of recommendation.
7. Fellowship Match number.
3. Ensure that the complete application packet reaches the department by the October 1 deadline.
4. The department reviews the submitted applications.
5. Shortlisted applicants may be contacted for further evaluation and interviews.
6. Applicants must fulfil the applicable fellowship matching requirements.
7. Selected candidates must complete visa, medical licensing, and institutional appointment requirements before joining.
8. The fellowship begins on July 1.