Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship

Overview

AUPO-accredited one-year fellowship covering paediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, including paediatric cataract, glaucoma, ROP and retinoblastoma.

The programme

Focus

Paediatric ophthalmology

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

1 July (orientation); runs 1 July-30 June

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

AUPO accredited

Department

Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed appropriate residency; FMGs need valid ECFMG certificate, all USMLE steps and 2 years of accredited US postgraduate training; Iowa licence by 30 June; apply through SF Match (materials by 15 September)

International applicants

Foreign medical graduates need a valid ECFMG certificate, all USMLE steps and two years in an accredited US programme

Visa support

Institution policyAcceptable visas: J-1 (ECFMG), J-2 with EAD, H-1B, H-4 with EAD, E-3 (Australian citizens), F-1 OPT (first residency year only); no department is required to accept visa trainees; J-1 requires USMLE Steps 1-2 passed, H-1B requires Steps 1-3 passed before offer

Licence requirement

Permanent Iowa medical licence before start

How to apply

Deadline

15 September

Application method

SF Match

Funding

Funding

Institution policySalaried on UI Health Care GME stipend scale 2026-27: PGY-4 $80,800; PGY-5 $84,100; PGY-6 $87,300; PGY-7 $92,100 (PGY-1 $71,100)

Official sources