Ophthalmic Oncology Fellowship

Overview

Advanced clinical and research training in adult ocular oncology and retinoblastoma for trained ophthalmologists. The official page accepts applications for 2027–2028.

The programme

Focus

Ocular oncology

Training type

Clinical fellowship

Specialty associations

Not yet verified

Learning format

Clinical and research training in adult ocular oncology and retinoblastoma

Duration

2 years; a one-year fellowship may be considered

Start

2027–2028 academic year; precise start date not stated

Positions

1 fellow per year; not a current vacancy count

Accreditation

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Department

Not yet verified

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Foreign equivalent qualifications may be considered; ECFMG, visa eligibility and New York limited permit requirements apply. The source still mentions discontinued Step 2 CS; confirm current examination requirements.

Qualification requirement

Fully trained ophthalmologists, with board eligibility or equivalent stated. Source inconsistently calls prerequisite ophthalmology training an accredited general surgery programme; confirm exact prior-training criteria with MSK.

Citizenship requirement

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Practice location requirement

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Membership requirement

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Eligibility restrictions

Source includes inconsistent prerequisite wording and obsolete Step 2 CS instructions; USMLE discontinued Step 2 CS in 2021

Language

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Teaching language

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Clinical language

Not stated on the checked official programme page

International applicants

Foreign medical-school graduates with equivalent qualifications may apply, subject to ECFMG certification, visa eligibility and limited permit

Licence requirement

New York State limited permit as specified by programme; confirm current requirements

Visa route

Must be eligible for the appropriate visa; visa category not specified

Visa sponsorship

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Visa support

Not stated on the checked official programme page

How to apply

Deadline

Accepting 2027–2028 applications; closing date not published

Application method

MSK graduate staff application through Surgical Education Office; confirm current requirements

Documents

Graduate staff application; CV; personal statement including career and return-home plans; three recommendations including department chair; medical diploma with English translation; ECFMG certificate for foreign graduates

Contact

Surgical Education Office, +1 212-639-7537; programme director Jasmine Francis

Funding and costs

Tuition / fees

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Application fee

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Stipend / salary

Salary based on postgraduate training level; amount not stated

Scholarship

Not stated on the checked official programme page

Funding

Salary and benefits based on training level; trainees normally reside in MSK housing unless programme director grants a waiver

Intakes

• 2027–2028: recorded open on 2026-10-11.

Sources and verification