On behalf of the oculoplastics faculty at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, thank you for taking the time to explore our fellowship training program in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Structure

Bascom Palmer's international ophthalmic plastic surgery fellowship is a 2-year American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS)-approved program under the direction of primary preceptor Dr. Sara Wester and associate preceptors Drs. Thomas Johnson, Wendy Lee, David Tse, Andrew Rong, Brian Tse, Nathan Blessing and Chris Alabiad. All preceptors are trained ophthalmic plastic specialists on the full-time faculty of the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. One fellowship position is available.

Meet Our Faculty

Fellowship Director

Sara Wester, M.D.

Associate Directors

Thomas Johnson, M.D.
Wendy Lee, M.D.
David Tse, M.D. 
Andrew Rong, M.D.
Brian Tse, M.D.
Nathan Blessing, M.D.
Chris Alabiad, M.D.

Surgical Experience

The fellowship offers a blend of clinical, surgical, and research experience in an academic environment. Clinic responsibilities include pre-op evaluation and post-op management of patients. A comprehensive surgical experience encompasses the full spectrum of lacrimal, eyelid and orbital reconstructive surgeries due to disease or injury, as well as aesthetic and rejuvenative procedures. The fellows actively participate in resident teaching, surgery, and oculoplastic clinics. They also participate in clinical and translational research efforts centered on innovative diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to oculoplastic and orbital diseases. There are frequent interactions with other subspecialties, including dermatology, head and neck surgery, pathology, general plastic surgery, oral/maxillofacial surgery, neurosurgery and neuroradiology in a busy medical center setting. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with the other fellowships offered through the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

Application Process

Fellowship positions are filled through SF Match Program (www.sfmatch.org)

The USMLE steps and USMLE transcripts are a requirement of the fellowship. The ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates) certification requires only Steps 1 and 2. However, Step 3 certification will be needed once the applicant has been accepted to our ophthalmic plastic surgery fellowship.  As such, applicants will need to have documentation of their scheduled Step 3 exam in order to apply for the fellowship.

1. The international fellowship is designed to train individuals who are planning to return to their country to practice and teach oculoplastic surgery there.  This is not a fellowship for those who wish to stay in the U.S. For those wishing to stay in the U.S., please click here to apply to the ASOPRS 2-year fellowship.  Applicants must submit a letter from their home institution stating that they will be offered a position upon their return after completing their fellowship training.
2. Applicants must also submit an attestation of clinical skills.
3. The fellowship is a non-standard training (NST) program with recognition by the ACGME.
4. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Only sponsors J-1 visas.  

Deadline for receipt of application is October 31st.

 

Contact

Yaimara Milian (Yami)
Manager, Fellowship Programs
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
900 N.W. 17th Street
Miami, FL 33136
Phone: 305-326-6312
Fax: 305-326-6580
Email: yxs696@med.miami.edu

Dr. Sara Wester
Toll Free: 800-329-7000 ext. 6086
Phone: 305-326-6086
Email: swester2@med.miami.edu