Clinical Fellowship · 1-Year Program
Uveitis Fellowship
Comprehensive clinical training in all aspects of uveitis, with mentorship from leaders in ocular inflammatory and infectious disease.
Application Platform
SFMatch · www.sfmatch.org
Program Overview
This is a 1-year uveitis fellowship providing clinical training in all aspects of uveitis, including uveitic cataract surgery and medical management with immunosuppression. Fellows learn to diagnose and manage diverse uveitic conditions, with an approximately even split between conditions primarily affecting the anterior and posterior segment.
Program Highlights
1-Year
Clinical fellowship with optional research-focused second year
3
Uveitis specialists mentoring across rotations
50/50
Even split between anterior and posterior segment conditions
Our Uveitis Specialists
Fellows train with internationally recognized leaders in uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease.
Research Opportunities
Ongoing research programs span the full breadth of infectious and inflammatory ocular disease.
Clinical Trials
Randomized clinical trials
Active enrollment in trials examining treatments for uveitis and ocular inflammatory disease.
Epidemiology
Population-based research
Epidemiologic projects examining patterns and outcomes in uveitis populations.
Laboratory
Laboratory-based studies
Bench research in infectious and inflammatory ocular disease, including molecular diagnostics.
Important Eligibility Information
Visa & Licensure Requirements
J-1 Visa Holders: We are not able to appoint J-1 visa holders, as they cannot acquire medical staff privileges to practice in our clinics.
International Medical Graduates: U.S. citizens who graduated from a foreign medical school must have attended one of the schools recognized by the Medical Board of California.
California Medical License: Applicants must meet the minimum requirements to apply for a California Medical License. See the Medical Board of California website for more information.
Applications
How to Apply
The Uveitis Fellowship uses the SFMatch matching system. Visit our profile on SFMatch and follow the application instructions: www.sfmatch.org.
Eligibility: Clinical Fellowship Training is available to U.S. citizens and permanent U.S. residents only.
For more information, visit the Proctor Uveitis Fellowship page.
Program Contact
Sarah Lopez, OD
Francis I. Proctor Foundation
490 Illinois St., Floor 2
San Francisco, CA 94143-0944