We accept fellowship applications from candidates who are presently in or have completed a 3-year ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency program. Candidates should be eligible to take the ABO Board Examination and meet the requirements for a permanent medical Illinois license.

Applications are accepted beginning in July until September 15th, one year prior to the proposed starting date of the fellowship.

Applications may be downloaded and mailed along with:

• Three letters of recommendation
• Your personal statement
• CV including:
  • Any research experience
  • Prior and/or continuing grant support
  • American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) Status
  • Diplomate or Board Eligible?
  • Written and Oral Exam dates

  To:

  Debi Fiene, Cornea Fellowship Contact
  Chicago Cornea Consultants, Ltd.
  806 Central Avenue, Suite 300
  Highland Park, IL 60035.

Applicants granted interviews will be invited to visit the campus of Rush University Medical Center and will have lunch with the current fellow, followed by individual meetings with each of the three faculty members. A limited number of interviews will be also offered at the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s Annual Meeting.