Fellowship in Glaucoma

1. Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited residency in Ophthalmology in the United States.
2. Applicants who completed residency in Canada may apply if they are eligible for California medical licensure.
3. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a California medical license, which is required for fellowship training.
4. International applicants are considered separately for glaucoma research positions, with opportunities for clinical activities.

UC San Diego School of Medicine, part of the University of California, San Diego, is a public medical institution located in La Jolla, California, recognized for medical education, advanced clinical care, and ophthalmic research. Its Department of Ophthalmology provides specialized training through the Shiley Eye Institute and UC San Diego Medical Center. The Glaucoma Fellowship is a one-year advanced training program designed to develop expertise in the diagnosis, medical management, and surgical treatment of glaucoma. Fellows gain clinical and surgical experience in glaucoma drainage devices, trabeculectomy, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, laser procedures, and cataract surgery. The program also emphasizes clinical research, participation in clinical trials, and academic teaching to prepare ophthalmologists for specialized clinical practice and academic careers.

1. Register for the Ophthalmology Fellowship Match through the San Francisco Matching Program (SF Match).
2. Submit the required application and supplemental documents through the matching system.
3. Complete 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.