Ocular Genetics and Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship

Programme overview

What the official source supports

• About 70/30 clinical/research; 3 sessions/week ocular genetics clinic and 3 sessions paediatric subspecialty service
• Principal supervisor Assoc Prof Andrea Vincent; inherited retinal disease database and retinal imaging (FAF, OCT, microperimetry)
• Usually July to June start, flexible dates considered; apply by CV and cover letter
• 5 weeks annual leave; no accommodation provided

The department offers fully funded sub-specialty fellowships for senior clinical researchers and junior doctors, subject to research funding. source ↗

At a glance

Programme details

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Evidence

Sources

• Official programme source ↗www.auckland.ac.nz · checked 2026-10-30

In brief

About this fellowship

Ocular Genetics and Paediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship is a pediatric ophth. & strabismus fellowship listed at University of Auckland, Department of Ophthalmology in Auckland, New Zealand. The source states a training length of 1 year.

Paediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowships cover eye disease in infants and children and the diagnosis and surgical management of strabismus in children and adults.

Questions to ask before you apply

• Check exposure to pediatric eye disease and adult strabismus, including the responsibilities described for the fellow.
• Distinguish full-time training from part-time pathways spread over a longer calendar period.
• Confirm whether international applications follow the same process or require early contact with the coordinator.

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More at University of Auckland, Department of Ophthalmology

• University of Auckland Senior Clinical Research Fellowship - Cornea and External Eye Diseases — Cornea & External Disease, 1 year
• University of Auckland Senior Clinical Research Fellowship - Glaucoma — Glaucoma, 1 year
• University of Auckland Senior Clinical Research Fellowship - Medical Retina — Retina & Vitreous, 1 year
• University of Auckland Senior Clinical Research Fellowship - Oculoplastics — Oculoplastics & Orbit, 1 year
• University of Auckland Senior Clinical Research Fellowship - Paediatric Ophthalmology — Pediatric Ophth. & Strabismus, 1 year
• University of Auckland Senior Clinical Research Fellowship - Uveitis — Uveitis & Ocular Immunology, 1 year

View the institution profile for all 8 programmes.

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