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Program Description
The two-year Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery Fellowship is a specialty fellowship in ophthalmology offered jointly by Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota. This unique program gives you the opportunity to train in the entire spectrum of oculoplastic, lacrimal and orbital disorders.
During the course of the fellowship, you will become accomplished in the diagnostic evaluation and medical and surgical treatment of eyelid disorders, lacrimal procedures and orbital disease. Your training will include clinical, surgical, educational and research activities.
Key Benefits and Highlights
The Oculoplastics and Orbital Surgery Fellowship program offers a unique experience to work with the experienced ophthalmologists at Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota. Fellows also have the opportunity to interact with specialists in the fields of otolaryngology, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, radiology, pathology, dermatology and dermatologic surgery during the course of patient care activities.
You will interact with members of the Departments of Otolaryngology, Plastic Surgery, Neurosurgery, Radiology and Dermatology-Dermatologic Surgery during the course of patient care activities. In addition, you will interact with specialists in other ophthalmic disciplines including Neuro-Ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Ophthalmic Pathology. The fellow will also have the opportunity to work with the ocularist staff at the Midwest Ocular Prosthetics Laboratory.
The breadth and complexity of the patient mix will give you exposure to a broad spectrum of the oculoplastic disorders. Training methods include one-on-one interactions with staff, direct patient care, didactic course work and conferences.
Sponsorship
The program is officially sponsored by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS).
Program History
The Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Fellowship began at Mayo Clinic in 1993, and since that time, more than six physicians have completed training. The current program, offered jointly by Mayo Clinic and the University of Minnesota began in 2005. It is anticipated that two fellows will complete training in each odd numbered year.
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