Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship
Mayo Clinic’s Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship provides a year of advanced clinical, surgical, and research training in pediatric eye diseases and adult strabismus.
Funder: Mayo Clinic
Due Dates: September 8, 2027 (Application and supporting documentation deadline; annually on September 8)
Funding Amounts: One-year salaried fellowship; stipend and benefits provided; one position per year.
Summary: Intensive one-year clinical, surgical, and research fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Mayo Clinic, Minnesota.
Description
The Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is a one-year, AUPO FCC-accredited program designed to provide comprehensive clinical, surgical, and research training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. Fellows gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of pediatric and adult conditions, including amblyopia, pediatric strabismus, cataracts, glaucoma, retinopathy of prematurity, and complex adult strabismus. The fellowship emphasizes high-volume surgical training (over 500 operations annually), advanced anterior and external segment procedures, and robust research opportunities under the mentorship of leading faculty. Fellows also participate in teaching, didactic sessions, and national academic conferences, preparing them for successful academic or clinical careers.
