Fellowship in Vitreo Retinal Surgery (FVRS)

1. Candidates must have completed three years of an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-approved residency in Ophthalmology in the United States or Canada.
2. Applicants must be eligible to obtain a full, unrestricted Louisiana State Medical License.
3. Candidates should meet the program's clinical training and professional requirements.

The Retina and Vitreous Surgery Fellowship at Ochsner Health is a two-year advanced medical and surgical training program offered by the Department of Ophthalmology at Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The fellowship develops expertise in diagnosing and treating retinal and vitreous diseases, including macular and peripheral retinal disorders. Fellows receive practical experience in retinal examinations, fluorescein angiography, laser surgery, cryosurgery, retinal reattachment procedures and advanced vitrectomy. They typically operate two to three days per week and participate in outpatient clinics, surgical care, academic conferences, journal clubs and research activities. Training takes place at Ochsner Medical Center and Leonard J. Chabert Medical Center in Houma, Louisiana. The program follows the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology Fellowship Compliance Committee standards.

1. Register for the fellowship match through the SF Match website.
2. Confirm eligibility and Louisiana medical licensing requirements.
3. Submit the required application materials according to the fellowship match instructions.
4. Participate in the selection and interview process as directed by the program.
5. Contact the fellowship coordinator for application deadlines and document requirements.