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Director: Ben
J. Glasgow, MD
Fellowship Coordinator: Ben
J. Glasgow, MD
The Ophthalmic Pathology Division offers an
unfunded one or two year International Fellowship in Ophthalmic
Pathology. The international fellowship prepares graduates for careers in academic ophthalmology and ophthalmic
pathology research. Time is allotted for each fellow
to develop a strong research program, and endeavors in
basic science are strongly encouraged. The international fellow is expected to obtain
a UCLA J-1 Visa and permission from the California Medical
Board to participate in clinical activities through its Section 2111 program. The international
fellow must speak English well enough to communicate independently with
colleagues and staff. The international fellow must maintain health and
repatriation insurance and have adequate funds to cover living expenses
for the year.
Program Description: The International Fellowship
in Ophthalmic Pathology Research is a research fellowship. One hundred
percent of the fellow's time is spent in pathology research. The combined
interests of the fellowship preceptor and the international fellow determine
subject areas for study. Training encompasses several aspects of ophthalmic
pathology including surgical and autopsy pathology, fine-needle aspiration
biopsy, cytology, electron microscopy, immunohistochemistry, DNA in situ
hybridization, Southern blot analysis and polymerase chain reaction techniques.
The program is individualized according to the credentials and capabilities
of each fellow. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to academic pathology
and have plans for using the fellowship training after returning home.
At the completion of training, the Jules Stein Eye Institute issues an
International Fellowship certificate.
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Pathology Division
Research: The international fellow is expected
to undertake several research projects during the year. The results of
these investigations are presented at local and national scientific meetings,
and at the Research and Alumni Day of the Jules Stein Eye Institute. A
Microsurgery Laboratory is available for animal surgery experiments. Collaboration
with members of the vision science faculty can be arranged for projects
of mutual interest. Excellent computer facilities, graphics services, statistical
consultation and other services are available.
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Facilities
» Education
Facilities
Teaching: The educational experience of
the international fellow is augmented by participation in Jules Stein Eye
Institute Courses and Grand Rounds, and by interaction with other members
of the Institute's full-time and clinical faculty. Teaching is an integral
part of the international fellowship experience. The international fellow
is expected to participate as an instructor in the Ophthalmic Pathology
and Intraocular Tumors section of the American Academy of Ophthalmology
Basic and Clinical Science course for residents, journal club and any other
activities sponsored by the Ophthalmic Pathology Division. The international
fellow is expected to be actively involved in the teaching of medical students,
residents and visitors in the ophthalmic pathology laboratory. The international
fellow is expected to present interesting cases at Grand Rounds and be
an instructor or lecturer at courses offered at the annual meetings of
the American Association of Ophthalmic Pathology and the American Academy
of Ophthalmology.
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Education Courses
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Rounds
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