Fellowship in Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

1. Applicants must have completed at least three years of postgraduate residency training in their primary medical specialty.
2. Applicants must be board-eligible, board-certified, or hold an equivalent qualification in their primary specialty.
3. Applicants must have sufficient English proficiency to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
4. Applicants seeking clinical training must obtain approval for clinical participation through the California Medical Board’s Section 2111 program.
5. Applicants must meet the applicable United States entry and visa requirements.
6. Fellows must arrange their own financial support, as the international fellowship is not funded.

The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) is a leading public research university in La Jolla, California, known for its medical education, clinical care, and research programs. The UC San Diego School of Medicine offers the Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery International Fellowship, a two-year program designed for international ophthalmologists seeking advanced training in eyelid, orbital, and related reconstructive surgery. The fellowship provides opportunities for clinical, surgical, research, and observational experience under the supervision of experienced faculty, including Dr. Bobby S. Korn and Dr. Don Kikkawa. Training emphasizes surgical anatomy, practical surgical skills, and participation in clinical or basic science research. Clinical training opportunities are subject to the required California Medical Board approval, and fellows must arrange their own financial support.

1. Choose the preferred fellowship position: clinical, research, or observership.
2. Confirm position availability and application requirements with the fellowship team.
3. Submit the required application documents and academic credentials as instructed by the department.
4. Complete the department’s application review and selection process.
5. If accepted for clinical training, obtain the required California Medical Board Section 2111 appointment.
6. Complete applicable visa, financial support, and institutional onboarding requirements before starting the fellowship.