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Medical, dental and vision insurance is provided to the
fellow. Professional liability insurance will also be covered
during training. The fellow’s salary will be paid according
to the UCSD Department of Ophthalmology fellowship scale.
A travel allowance is available for attendance to the annual
AAPOS and AAO meetings. Two weeks of non-consecutive personal
leave/vacation is allowed each year.
Housing and Location
Many fellows and residents choose to live in apartments
or condos nearby one of the UCSD campuses. The Ratner/Shiley
Eye Centers are located in the Golden Triangle/UTC area of
San Diego and provides a convenient location for work, shopping
and recreational activities. The UCSD Medical Center is located
in the Hillcrest area of San Diego. It is centrally located
and also offers exceptional shopping, dining and recreation.
San Diego is located in southern California on the beautiful
coast of the Pacific Ocean. San Diego is the nation’s
sixth largest city and is considered by many to have an
ideal climate. Approximately 2.5 million people inhabit
the city and surrounding areas. It is home to Sea World,
the world famous San Diego Zoo, professional sports teams
and hosts numerous cultural and entertainment events.
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