Nov 30, 2019
South Africa | Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital
Institution/Practice Information
Contact Person Information
Training Opportunity Information
| Training Opportunity: |
Clinical & Research Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus |
| Subspecialty: |
Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus |
| Focus: |
Both Clinical and Research |
| Description: |
• During their time, fellows will be expected to conduct clinical research for the purposes of publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Patient management (medical care) of children with paediatric ophthalmological disorders, specifically strabismus, congenital cataract, glaucoma, retinoblastoma and retinopathy of prematurity.
Although the research fellow would be exposed to and assist in surgery, actual surgical training opportunities would be limited.
• Services are provided for in-patient and out-patient care in a paediatric setting
• Participation in the academic program of the University of Cape Town Division of Ophthalmology, and teaching at various levels (undergraduates, ophthalmology registrars and other health care professionals)
• Competent quality of care, including clinical administration and audit |
| Preceptor: |
Christopher Tinley |
| Duration: |
10 to 12 months |
| Start Month: |
August |
| Application Deadline: |
No Deadline |
| Patient Care: |
Direct Clinical Patient Care, Direct Surgical Patient Care |
| Financial Support Offered: |
Possible |
| Accepts Applicants: |
Completed Residency |
| Language(s) Required: |
English |
| Sponsor / Organization: |
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