Fellowship in Medical Retina
Duration: 1 Year(s)
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Retina Surgery
Overview
The Retina Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is an advanced super-specialty training program designed to develop high-level expertise in medical and surgical retina. Fellows receive comprehensive exposure to diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein and artery occlusions, age-related macular degeneration, uveitis-related retinal disease, retinal dystrophies, and trauma-related retinal pathology. Surgical training includes pars plana vitrectomy, retinal detachment repair, macular hole and epiretinal membrane surgery, and management of complex vitreoretinal conditions. Fellows gain extensive experience in retinal imaging, OCT interpretation, fluorescein and indocyanine angiography, and intravitreal pharmacotherapy. The program emphasizes multidisciplinary care, evidence-based decision-making, and longitudinal patient management. Teaching, clinical research, and academic presentations are integral components. Graduates are well prepared for academic retina practice or advanced tertiary vitreoretinal centers.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Yes — Fellows receive a monthly stipend/salary according to the University of Oklahoma GME fellowship pay scale, including benefits such as health insurance, paid leave, malpractice coverage, and academic support.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completion of accredited Ophthalmology residency training.
- Eligibility for Oklahoma medical training license.
- ECFMG certification for international medical graduates (if applicable).
- Application through departmental or institutional fellowship recruitment process.
- Demonstrated interest in medical retina and vitreoretinal surgery.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)MS OphthalmologyMD OphthalmologyDoctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Complete Ophthalmology Residency: MD/DO or MBBS + MS/MD Ophthalmology equivalent.
- Prepare Application Documents: Curriculum vitae, personal statement, residency completion proof, and letters of recommendation.
- Submit Fellowship Application: Apply through the Department of Ophthalmology fellowship recruitment channel.
- Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates attend faculty interviews.
- Selection & Offer: Final selection by the fellowship committee.
- Licensure & Credentialing: Obtain Oklahoma training license and complete hospital credentialing.
- Program Start: Fellowship begins as per academic calendar, usually July.
