Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (FPOS)
Duration: 1 Year(s)
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Irvine, California, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Affiliation
University of California (UCI) - Irvine
Overview
The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship (FPOS) at UC Irvine School of Medicine (Gavin Herbert Eye Institute), Irvine is a 12-month advanced ophthalmology fellowship program that provides specialized training in pediatric eye care, pediatric ocular surgery, and strabismus management in children and adults. The program offers comprehensive clinical and surgical exposure in the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric eye conditions including retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), ptosis, nasolacrimal duct obstruction, amblyopia, refractive errors, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, and ocular manifestations of genetic and systemic disorders. Fellows receive hands-on surgical training in strabismus procedures and pediatric ophthalmic surgeries through rotations at Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), UCI Medical Center, and the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute. The fellowship also includes case discussions, journal clubs, multidisciplinary rounds, research opportunities, and teaching activities, preparing graduates for independent practice as clinical and surgical pediatric ophthalmologists and strabismus specialists.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Stipend is provided as per the UC Irvine fellowship salary structure along with applicable benefits.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Required Degree: MD (Doctor of Medicine) / equivalent medical degree.
- Must have successfully completed an accredited three-year Ophthalmology Residency Program.
- Must have completed USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3.
- Must have successfully completed the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP).
- Must obtain a California medical license before beginning the fellowship.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or hold a valid J-1 visa for clinical fellowship training eligibility.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Admission Process:
- Application Registration:
- Applicants must register and apply through the San Francisco Match (SF Match).
- Applications must be submitted to the department by the end of August.
- Submission of Supplemental Documents:
- Applicants must submit additional materials, including:
- Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) scores
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Photograph
- Other required supporting documents through the fellowship application process.
- Application Review:
- The fellowship committee reviews applications based on academic qualifications, ophthalmology residency training, clinical experience, surgical skills, and overall suitability for pediatric ophthalmology training.
- Interview Process:
- Selected applicants are notified by email and invited for personal interviews with faculty members.
- Final Selection:
- Final candidates are selected through the SF Match process.
