Fellowship in Neuro Ophthalmology

• MD, DO, or equivalent medical degree.
• Completion of an accredited Ophthalmology residency.
• Board eligible or board certified in Ophthalmology.
• Eligible for Illinois medical licensure.
• Submission of a completed application, CV, personal statement, and letters of recommendation.
• Successful completion of interviews and credentialing requirements.

The Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine offers comprehensive subspecialty training in disorders affecting the visual pathways and their neurologic connections. Fellows gain extensive experience in the evaluation and management of optic neuropathies, diplopia, pupillary abnormalities, and visual manifestations of systemic and neurologic diseases. The curriculum emphasizes advanced diagnostic testing, neuroimaging interpretation, and collaboration with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiologists. Fellows participate in multidisciplinary conferences, research projects, and teaching activities under the guidance of expert faculty mentors. The program fosters the development of clinical excellence, scholarly inquiry, and leadership skills. Graduates are well prepared for careers in academic medicine and specialized neuro-ophthalmology practice.