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  • Aug 31, 2016

    United States | Wills Eye Hospital

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    Institution/Practice Information

    Name: Wills Eye Hospital
    Type: University Based
    Website: https://www.willseye.org/international-scholars
    City. State / Province: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
    Country: United States

    Contact Person Information

    Name: Susan Umfer
    Email: CAGO@willseye.org
    Phone:

    Training Opportunity Information

    Training Opportunity: Wills Eye International Scholars
    Subspecialty: Cornea/External Disease,Retina/Vitreous,Ocular Pathology/Oncology,Cataract/Anterior Segment,Glaucoma,Pediatric Ophth/Strabismus,Oculoplastics/Orbit,Neuro-Ophthalmology/Orbit
    Focus: Both Clinical and Research
    Description: The Wills International Scholars program offers international medical graduates a structured opportunity to observe clinical ophthalmology under the guidance of Wills Eye experts. (Only MDs are currently accepted for the program.) These observerships are generally one month in length during the academic year (generally unavailable in July and August) but can be extended to longer periods of time. This experience does not involve direct patient care or contact.
    Preceptor:
    Duration: 1 to 3 months
    Start Month: 0
    Application Deadline: No Deadline
    Patient Care: Observational Patient Care
    Financial Support Offered: Possible
    Accepts Applicants: Completed Residency, Subspecialty Trained, In Practice
    Language(s) Required: English
    Sponsor / Organization:
    Website for More Information: https://www.willseye.org/application-requirements
    Additional Requirements: