UCSD Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowships
1. National Fellowship Program
2. International Fellowship Program
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NATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
The University of California, San
Diego Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology is a 12 month
AAPOS-approved fellowship. The goal of this fellowship
is to provide the fellow with in-depth exposure to all
aspects of pediatric ophthalmology and eye alignment disorders
in children and adults.
Clinics are located at the Abraham Ratner
Children’s Eye Center at UCSD, the Shiley Eye Center
at UCSD, UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest, the San Diego
Veterans Administration Medical Center in La Jolla and
the San Diego Naval Medical Center and Hospital.
The UCSD Abraham Ratner Children’s
Eye Center is located in beautiful La Jolla, California.
It was designed to create an atmosphere that delights children
and makes them feel more comfortable from the moment they
walk in. Our state-of–the-art examination rooms are
specially designed to evaluate sight and disease in patients
of all ages. The Ratner Eye Center sits on the Shiley Eye
Center complex. The Shiley Eye Center has the most technologically
advanced diagnostic equipment available in the world. The
Shiley surgery suite is one of the few in the country originally
designed and completely devoted to eye surgeries. The surgical
team has perfected complicated skills, restoring and improving
sight to thousands of adults and children.
Surgeries are performed primarily at the
Shiley Eye Center, UCSD Medical Center, UCSD Thornton Hospital,
the San Diego VA Medical Center, Rady Children’s
Hospital and Health Center and the San Diego Naval Hospital.
The fellow is an integral part of the surgical team at
all sites and will staff the VA Strabismus Service.
Several specialty clinics add to the experience.
The fellow participates in the UCSD Thyroid Eye Center
clinic, a multi-disciplinary clinic staffed by strabismus,
neuro-ophthalmology and ophthalmic plastics specialists.
There is also a monthly multi-disciplinary Craniofacial
Clinic at Rady Children’s Hospital and a monthly Strabismus
Clinic at the VA Medical Center.
The fellowship provides a wide spectrum
of experience including: medical and surgical management
of strabismus, amblyopia, genetic and developmental abnormalities,
vision screening, dyslexia, trauma, ocular tumors, external
ocular disease, lacrimal disorders, uveal disorders, pediatric
glaucoma, thyroid ophthalmopathy and Grave’s Disease,
ROP, botulinum toxin injections, and other pediatric ocular
related disorders.
The fellow will be on-call for any/all pediatric ophthalmology emergencies
at the University.
This fellowship integrates three types of learning experiences to prepare the
fellow for practice in either an academic or private setting. The three types
of experiences are: 1) working closely with the primary director in his practice;
2) caring for pediatric ophthalmology patients as the primary caregiver in
his/her own clinic; 3) supervising and attending the residents with their
strabismus patients.
To learn more about the UCSD Department
of Ophthalmology , Ratner and Shiley Eye Centers, please
visit the department’s web site http://shileyeye.ucsd.edu.
Directors
David B. Granet, M.D., FACS, FAAP, FAAO is the Director
of the Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship program. Dr. Granet
is Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Eye Alignment
Disorders at UCSD. Associate Director is Scott McClatchey,
M.D. who is Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at the San
Diego Naval Medical Center.
The fellow will spend the majority
of time with the primary director and one to two days per
week with the associate
director. Both directors are committed to teaching and providing
the fellow with the best learning experience possible.
Teaching
The fellow will hold an appointment in the UCSD Department
of Ophthalmology as Clinical Instructor and will be an integral
part of teaching in the UCSD Department of Ophthalmology
and Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology/Strabismus. The fellow
will participate actively in grand rounds, clinical seminars,
journal clubs and lectures to the residents. The fellow will
work closely with the residents assigned to the pediatric
ophthalmology service.
Research
Research is encouraged and expected of all fellows. The
fellow will be encouraged to participate in several research
projects within the division.
Medical Licensure
Medical licensure from the California Medical Board is required.
Information can be obtained from:
The Medical Board of California
2005 Evergreen St. #1200
Sacramento, CA 95815
(800) 633-2322 or (916) 263-2382
www.medbd.ca.gov
The fellow should begin the application process for obtaining
a California medical license at least 6-9 months prior to
the fellowship start date.
The one year fellowship begins July 1st
and ends June 30th each year. The fellow must
have completed an ACGME accredited residency in ophthalmology
and be eligible for a California Medical License. To apply
for the fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology, please send
your application through the SF Match program. Three letters of recommendation (preferably
one from the program director or department chair) are also
required.
For further information or specific questions,
please contact Jo Adamcik, Fellowship Coordinator at (858)
534-7440 or
e-mail at jo@eyecenter.ucsd.edu
The application deadline is October 1st for the following
year. Selected applicants will then be invited to San Diego
for an interview with both directors and their facilities.
Interviews are conducted during the months of September,
October and November. The deadline for match submission is
the first week in December each year.
Benefits
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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INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
• The UCSD Division of Pediatric Ophthalmology believes in fostering the clinical, surgical and research education of ophthalmologists throughout the world. To this end, we offer an International Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology. Fellows divide their time between the busy clinical and surgical practices of Dr. David Granet, Professor/Director and Dr. Shira Robbins, Assistant Professor. International fellows become integral members of the UCSD PedOphth Team. In addition to clinical and surgical experiences, all fellows are expected to participate in clinical or basic science research and to present findings at local, regional or national meetings. Previous fellows have returned to their respective institutions and have taken up prestigious positions in their countries. We have trained fellows from India, The Philippines, Brazil, and China, just to name a few).
• The fellowship is typically 18-24 months in duration with preference given to applicants with longer time commitments.
• International fellowships at UCSD are generally non-funded. Fellows must bring financial support from their home institutions or other sources.
• Potential applicants should speak and write English well enough to communicate with patients and staff members.
• Typically, our international fellows participate in the 2111 fellowship program receive a temporary California license (guest physician). Working under the direction of the program preceptor, the 2111 fellow will be involved in both clinical and research activities. This position is appointed by the Department of Ophthalmology and the fellow must meet State of California license requirements. This position is for one year and will need to be renewed before the first year expires.
To qualify, guest physicians must meet the following conditions:
- Successful completion of at least three years of postgraduate basic residency requirements. Applicants must be either board-eligible, board-certified, or the equivalent in the person's basic discipline.
- Applicant must provide evidence of legal entry into the United States
- Once appointment is approved, guest physician may have clinical contact with patients, but is closely supervised.
- Guest physicians cannot act as primary care givers, write prescriptions or bill for services.
- Please note: training completed under this exemption cannot be used to meet postgraduate training required for licensure purposes.
• Life in San Diego, California, USA: San Diego, or America's Finest City, has some of the best weather in the world! We routinely have temperatures in the mid 70s with cool, ocean breezes and mild evenings year round. Our Eye Center is only a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. We are located in La Jolla, a beautiful coastal community of San Diego County.
• The City of San Diego offers thousands of things to see and do including art, music venues, museums, amusement parks, water activities, eateries, shopping... it is the perfect place on earth!
• Interested applicants may forward questions by email to: jo@eyecenter.ucsd.edu
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