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Director:
Anurag Gupta, MD
Fellowship Coordinator: Kristin
Courseault
The Retina Division offers an International
Fellowship in the study of vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. The international
fellowship is aimed at developing careers in academic ophthalmology.
Areas of study include diabetic retinopathy, age related macular degeneration,
hereditary vitreoretinopathies, ocular trauma, intraocular tumors (melanoma), retinopathy
of permaturity and retinal detachment. 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 patients and staff. The international fellow must maintain
health and repatriation insurance and have adequate funds to cover all
living expenses during their stay in Los Angeles. The Retina Division provides
no financial support.
Program Description: The International Fellowship
in Vitreoretinal Diseases and Surgery Research emphasizes retina research
and patient care related to the research program. The joint interests of
the fellowship preceptor and international fellow determine specific subject
areas for study. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to
academic ophthalmology with appointment to a medical teaching program upon
returning to their country.
Research: The international fellow is expected
to undertake basic or clinical research projects during the year. The results
of these clinical 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.
» Research
Facilities
» Education
Facilities
Clinical Experience: Incidental clinical
experience related to the research program is gained by working in the
Retina Suite and the Operating Rooms of the Jules Stein Eye Institute.
The Section 2111 appointment enables the international fellow to participate
in the evaluation and management of patients in the examination suite.
» Patient
Care Facilities
» Retina
Division
Teaching: The educational experience of
the international fellow is augmented by participation in Jules Stein Eye
Institute Courses and Grand Rounds. Teaching is an integral part of the
international fellowship experience. The international fellow may participate
as an instructor in Retina Division courses and the Retina and Vitreous
section of the American Academy of Ophthalmology Basic and Clinical Science
at the Jules Stein Eye Institute.
» Continuing
Education Courses
» Grand
Rounds
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