"The Jones Fellowship at Lions Vision Center, Wilmer Eye Institute"

General Description

The Jones Fellowship at Lions Vision Center, Wilmer Eye Institute is a one-year, postdoctoral clinical fellowship beginning July 1. The program aims to train ophthalmologists and optometrists to become experts in clinical vision rehabilitation, related clinical science and research. We emphasize an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care, as demonstrated within the Lions Low Vision Center which has optometrists, an occupational therapist and a rehabilitation therapist providing low vision care within an eye department of 240 full-time faculty. The Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center has full-time research faculty.

Qualifications

Eligible candidates are ophthalmologists and optometrists who have a strong interest in vision rehabilitation and have a solid foundation in basic clinical skills, including diagnosis and management of primary eye care disorders.

Application Instructions

Application form - Please complete all items on biographical form; do not use "see CV" for your answer. Most recent CV. Personal statement or letter of intent. Three (3) letters of recommendation - Letters should be from clinical mentors or experienced colleagues. Each letter should be emailed directly to the fellowship director. Copies of optometry/medical school transcripts and NBEO scores (if applicable). Please submit application materials via the "Apply Now" link.