Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency in Ophthalmology.
2. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a California medical license, which is required for fellowship training.
3. Applicants must register for the Ophthalmology Fellowship Match through the San Francisco Matching Program.
4. Applicants must submit the required application and supporting documents through the matching system.

UC San Diego School of Medicine, part of the University of California, San Diego, is a public medical institution located in La Jolla, California, known for medical education, advanced clinical care, and ophthalmic research. Its Department of Ophthalmology provides specialized training through the Shiley Eye Institute and affiliated clinical facilities. The Cornea, External Diseases and Refractive Surgery Fellowship is a one-year advanced training program designed to develop expertise in diagnosing and treating corneal diseases, external eye disorders, and refractive conditions. Fellows gain clinical and surgical experience in corneal transplantation, complex cataract surgery, refractive procedures, keratoprosthesis, and management of complex anterior segment disorders. The program also emphasizes research, patient care, and surgical education, preparing ophthalmologists for specialized clinical practice and academic careers.

1. Register for the Ophthalmology Fellowship Match through the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match).
2. Complete and submit the application along with all required supplemental documents.
3. Submit the application by September 15 of the year before the intended fellowship start.
4. Participate in an interview if invited by the program.
5. Obtain the required California medical license and complete institutional appointment requirements before starting the fellowship