Annually more than 1000 patients with ophthalmic complaints are evaluated and managed by the daytime ophthalmic hospitalist team. These include a breadth of disease conditions across all subspecialties of ophthalmology. These ophthalmic presentations are unique and not typically seen in the outpatient setting.
The fellowship
The Ophthalmology Fellowship Program spans one year, with one fellow selected annually. Fellows are employed in a fellowship capacity, with J1 and H1B visa options available. Training takes place at The Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital, Emory St Joseph hospital. This fellowship offers in-depth training in inpatient ophthalmology, preparing fellows with advanced clinical and surgical skills.
Training program
The fellowship prioritizes growth in clinical and research areas. The fellow will be responsible for management of all Hospital and Emergency room consultation requests under the supervision of the attending physician.
The fellowship will include supervisory and patient care responsibilities, with the fellow set to supervise the clinical activities of the residents. The fellow will participate in emergent ophthalmic procedures including corneal scrapings for corneal ulcers, laser procedures for glaucoma, orbital procedures for emergent conditions such as retrobulbar hematomas.
Lastly, the fellow will be responsible for presenting two grant rounds in the year and run two journal clubs in the year to ensure didactic sessions and teaching goals are met.
Objectives
By the end of the fellowship, the trainee should be able to:
- Evaluate, diagnose, and develop management plans for patients with ophthalmic emergencies.
- Evaluate, diagnose, and treat inpatients with ophthalmic manifestations of systemic diseases.
- Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team of emergency room providers, hospitalists, and ophthalmic subspecialists to deliver care for patients with ophthalmic emergencies or ophthalmic manifestations of systemic diseases.
- Conduct difficult conversations with patients experiencing vision-threatening conditions resulting from ophthalmic emergencies or complications of systemic diseases.
- Present cases orally and document patient encounters in a clear, logical, and systematic manner as guided by the supervising faculty.
- Advocate for patients from medically underserved populations who develop serious ophthalmic complications due to limited access to care.
Program requirements
The fellowship program is open to all candidates who have completed an ophthalmology residency.
- Applicants who have completed their ophthalmology residency program within the USA are expected to have an unrestricted Georgia medical license prior to starting the fellowship program.
- International medical graduate applicants: In addition to an ophthalmology residency, IMG applications must have completed USMLE examination requirements, possess ECFMG certification and be eligible to obtain a valid visa (J1B or H1B) or have permanent residency at the time of application.