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Ophthalmology fellowships in North America

539 programmes in 3 countries.

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Training options in North America

Institutions
162
Duration recorded
410 of 539
Application route recorded
402 of 539
Funding information recorded
26 of 539

Institutions represented

Another 156 institutions are represented in the programme list below.

Training lengths in these listings

Recorded durations; different tracks and extensions may have different lengths.
DurationListings
1 year247
2 years140
Clinical: 2 weeks to 3 months; Research: 1 to 3 months8
Generally one month during the academic year (generally unav6
1 or 2 years3
Up to three months3

2 other duration descriptions appear in the programme profiles.

129 listings have no recorded duration. This does not establish that the programme has closed.

Application routes recorded

  • SF Match — 253 listings
  • Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process) — 10 listings
  • SF Match / CAS — 9 listings
  • Clinical observership applications: ocata@med.miami.edu or alt184@med.miami.edu; research observership: lxs1238@med.miami.edu — 8 listings

An application route is not recorded for 137 listings; consult each profile's official source for the intended intake.

Funding and eligibility

26 listings include a published funding amount or a contextual funding note. These include different arrangements, such as stipends, conditional support or unfunded training; they are not all paid posts. Check programme-specific eligibility, medical registration and visa arrangements separately. A recorded position count is not a live vacancy count.

Counts describe the 539 directory listings on this page. Dates and terms belong to the individual cited sources. How we handle sources and missing information.

Browse by subspecialty

Retina & Vitreous · 138 Cornea & External Disease · 82 Glaucoma · 88 Oculoplastics & Orbit · 66 Pediatric Ophth. & Strabismus · 60 Neuro-Ophthalmology · 48 Uveitis & Ocular Immunology · 28 Refractive & Cataract Surgery · 11 Ocular Oncology · 18

Browse by country

Canada · 56 Mexico · 29 USA · 454

Browse by city

Ann Arbor, MI, USA · 10 Atlanta, GA, USA · 8 Aurora, CO, USA · 7 Austin, TX, USA · 4 Baltimore, MD, USA · 9 Beverly Hills, CA, USA · 3 Birmingham, AL, USA · 7 Boston, MA, USA · 15 Calgary, Alberta, Canada · 4 Carmel, IN, USA · 2 Chapel Hill, NC, USA · 3 Charleston, SC, USA · 4 Charlottesville, VA, USA · 2 Chicago, IL, USA · 14 Cincinnati, OH, USA · 5 Cleveland, OH, USA · 10 Columbia, MO, USA · 3 Columbus, OH, USA · 6 Dallas, TX, USA · 5 Detroit, MI, USA · 5 Durham, NC, USA · 5 Gainesville, FL, USA · 2 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada · 2 Hamilton, Canada · 4 Houston, TX, USA · 12 Indianapolis, IN, USA · 5 Iowa City, IA, USA · 7 Irvine, CA, USA · 7 Jacksonville, FL, USA · 3 Kansas City, MO, USA · 2 La Jolla, CA, USA · 6 Lexington, KY, USA · 5 Loma Linda, CA, USA · 2 Los Angeles, CA, USA · 16 Madison, WI, USA · 5 Memphis, TN, USA · 3 Mexico City, Mexico · 25 Miami, FL, USA · 20 Milwaukee, WI, USA · 5 Minneapolis, MN, USA · 7 Montreal, Quebec, Canada · 14 Morgantown, WV, USA · 3 Nashville, TN, USA · 6 New Haven, CT, USA · 2 New Orleans, LA, USA · 3 New York, NY, USA · 34 Norfolk, VA, USA · 3 Oklahoma City, OK, USA · 4 Omaha, NE, USA · 2 Ottawa, Canada · 3 Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA · 2 Palo Alto, CA, USA · 8 Pasadena, CA, USA · 2 Peabody, MA, USA · 2 Philadelphia, PA, USA · 20 Pittsburgh, PA, USA · 6 Portland, OR, USA · 8 Rochester, MN, USA · 5 Rochester, NY, USA · 5 Sacramento, CA, USA · 3 Salt Lake City, UT, USA · 11 San Antonio, TX, USA · 2 San Francisco, USA · 8 Santiago de Querétaro, Mexico · 4 Seattle, WA, USA · 8 Slingerlands, NY, USA · 3 St. Louis, MO, USA · 9 Tampa, FL, USA · 3 Toronto, Ontario, Canada · 15 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada · 7 Winston-Salem, NC, USA · 4

Programmes

Cornea & External Disease

Cornea Fellowship

University of British ColumbiaVancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Direct
Program directorGreg Moloney
Duration
1 year
Positions
2
Deadline
Before September 1 of the year before the start; rolling applications considered
Retina & Vitreous

Retina Fellowship

University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Email application to ophthalmology@umanitoba.ca
Program directorFrank Stockl
Duration
2 years
Positions
1
Deadline
September 15 for the July 1 start of the following year
Pediatric Ophth. & Strabismus

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Adult Strabismus Fellowship

University of Ottawa Eye Institute, The Ottawa Hospital (CHEO)Ottawa, Canada

Submit personal statement, CV, medical-school/residency transcripts and three confidential references to the departmental education programme coordinator; U.S./foreign graduates contact the coordinator before applying
Duration
1 year
Deadline
September 30 of the year before the fellowship
Cornea & External Disease

APEC Alta Especialidad - Cornea y Cirugia Refractiva

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
5
Deadline
Convocatoria 2027-2028; interviews scheduled 6 and 9 November 2026
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology

Uveitis & Ocular Immunology Fellowship

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
3
Deadline
Convocatoria 2027-2028; interviews scheduled 6 and 9 November 2026
Cornea & External Disease

Cornea & External Disease Fellowship

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
2
Deadline
2027 cohort: exams 6-9 Nov and interviews 9-13 Nov (year not stated on page)
Pediatric Ophth. & Strabismus

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
3
Deadline
Convocatoria 2027-2028; interviews scheduled 6 and 9 November 2026
Glaucoma

APEC Alta Especialidad - Glaucoma

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
4
Deadline
Convocatoria 2027-2028; interviews scheduled 6 and 9 November 2026
Neuro-Ophthalmology

APEC Alta Especialidad - Neuro-Oftalmologia

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
2
Deadline
Convocatoria 2027-2028; interviews scheduled 6 and 9 November 2026
Retina & Vitreous

APEC Alta Especialidad - Retina Pediátrica

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
2
Deadline
2027 cohort: exams 6-9 Nov and interviews 9-13 Nov (year not stated on page)
Retina & Vitreous

APEC Alta Especialidad - Retina y Vitreo

Asociacion para Evitar la Ceguera en Mexico (APEC), Hospital de la CegueraMexico City, Mexico

Complete the APEC online Alta Especialidad application form and email the PDF dossier to aspirantes.residencia@apec.com.mx (published 2027 selection process)
Positions
7
Deadline
Convocatoria 2027-2028; interviews scheduled 6 and 9 November 2026
Cornea & External Disease

Cornea & External Disease Fellowship

Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Luz I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Email the institutional Alta Especialidad application and documents to ensenanza@hospitaldelaluz.org; published 15 October 2026 deadline for the 2027 cycle has passed
Duration
1 year
Positions
4
Deadline
Recepción de documentos hasta 2 nov 2025 (ciclo 2026)
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology

Uveitis & Ocular Immunology Fellowship

Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Luz I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Email the institutional Alta Especialidad application and documents to ensenanza@hospitaldelaluz.org; published 26 October 2026 deadline for the 2027 cycle has passed
Duration
1 year
Positions
3
Deadline
Recepción de documentos hasta 2 nov 2025 (ciclo 2026)
Pediatric Ophth. & Strabismus

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship

Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Luz I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Email the institutional Alta Especialidad application and documents to ensenanza@hospitaldelaluz.org; published 26 October 2026 deadline for the 2027 cycle has passed
Duration
1 year
Positions
3
Deadline
Recepción de documentos hasta 2 nov 2025 (ciclo 2026)
Glaucoma

Alta Especialidad en Glaucoma

Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Luz I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Email the institutional Alta Especialidad application and documents to ensenanza@hospitaldelaluz.org; published 26 October 2026 deadline for the 2027 cycle has passed
Duration
1 year
Positions
4
Deadline
Recepción de documentos hasta 2 nov 2025 (ciclo 2026)
Oculoplastics & Orbit

Oculoplastics & Orbit Fellowship

Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Luz I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Email the institutional Alta Especialidad application and documents to ensenanza@hospitaldelaluz.org; published 26 October 2026 deadline for the 2027 cycle has passed
Duration
2 years
Positions
2
Deadline
Recepción de documentos hasta 2 nov 2025 (ciclo 2026)
Retina & Vitreous

Alta Especialidad en Retina y Vítreo

Fundación Hospital Nuestra Señora de la Luz I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Email the institutional Alta Especialidad application and documents to ensenanza@hospitaldelaluz.org; published 26 October 2026 deadline for the 2027 cycle has passed
Duration
2 years
Positions
6
Deadline
Recepción de documentos hasta 2 Nov 2025 (ciclo 2026)
Cornea & External Disease

Cornea & External Disease Fellowship

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Recepción de documentos 12-28 oct 2026; examen 29 oct 2026 (ciclo 2027)
Cornea & External Disease

Cornea & External Disease Fellowship

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Documents 12-28 Oct 2026; written exam 29 Oct 2026; interviews 2-9 Nov 2026
Pediatric Ophth. & Strabismus

Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Recepción de documentos 12-28 oct 2026; examen 29 oct 2026 (ciclo 2027)
Glaucoma

Posgrado de Alta Especialidad - Glaucoma

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Recepción de documentos 12-28 oct 2026; examen 29 oct 2026 (ciclo 2027)
Refractive & Cataract Surgery

Posgrado de Alta Especialidad - Microcirugía del Segmento Anterior

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Documents 12-28 Oct 2026; written exam 29 Oct 2026; interviews 2-9 Nov 2026
Oculoplastics & Orbit

Oculoplastics & Orbit Fellowship

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Recepción de documentos 12-28 oct 2026; examen 29 oct 2026 (ciclo 2027)
Retina & Vitreous

Posgrado de Alta Especialidad - Retina y Vítreo

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Recepción de documentos 12-28 oct 2026; examen 29 oct 2026 (ciclo 2027)
Uveitis & Ocular Immunology

Uveitis & Ocular Immunology Fellowship

Instituto de Oftalmología Fundación Conde de Valenciana I.A.P.Mexico City, Mexico

Institutional Alta Especialidad application dossier in an unbound envelope, with a request letter to the department head and copy to the head of teaching; published 12–28 October 2026 submission window for 2027 has closed
Deadline
Recepción de documentos 12-28 oct 2026; examen 29 oct 2026 (ciclo 2027)
Retina & VitreousObservership

Columbia Ophthalmology Observership - Retina

Columbia University (Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute)New York, USA

Secure a Columbia faculty preceptor, then contact ophthalmologyhr-fa@cumc.columbia.edu for the application process
Deadline
Applications accepted only within 6 months of requested start date; observers accepted February-December
Retina & Vitreous

Ocular Genetics Fellowship

University of Rochester (Flaum Eye Institute)Rochester, USA

Send the application documents electronically to the ocular genetics fellowship office (kim_catalino@urmc.rochester.edu) at least six months before the desired start; signed recommendation originals are also required by post
Duration
1 year
Deadline
Documents due at least 6 months before desired start (July or January)
Cornea & External Disease

Cornea & External Disease Fellowship

Riverside University Health System (RUHS), NVISION Eye CentersLoma Linda, CA, USA

SF Match
Program directorFrank Hwang, MD
Duration
1 year
Positions
1
Deadline
30 October in the year before fellowship starts (yearless published schedule; confirm the applicable cycle)
Retina & Vitreous

Retina & Vitreous Fellowship

Tulane University School of MedicineNew Orleans, LA, USA

Forward the published application packet (CV, photo, personal statement, three reference letters and fellowship match number) to the fellowship office; listed coordinator email: slawshe@tulane.edu
Program directorDavid Hinkle, MD
Positions
1
Retina & Vitreous

Palmetto Retina Center

Columbia University (Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute)West Columbia, SC, USA

Online application link on Palmetto Retina Center’s fellowship page
Program directorStephen M. Hypes, DO
Duration
2 years
Positions
2