Paediatric ophthalmology & strabismus fellowships in the United States

Institution policy: Graduate of LCME- or AOA-accredited US school, or IMG with valid ECFMG certificate/full Tennessee licence; prerequisite training must be ACGME, RCPSC/CFPC or ACGME-I accredited

International ophthalmology research pathway; UCLA-sponsored J-1 Research Scholar required. Subspecialty proficiency/academic career plans and adequate living funds and insurance are required; confirm track-specific credentials and agreed duration.

Signed international fellowship application; passport-size colour photograph; current CV in Microsoft Word; proof of living funds; health/repatriation insurance; Section 2111 documents if applicable

Institution policy: LCME/AOA graduates or IMGs with valid ECFMG certificate; ACGME fellows must have completed specialty prerequisite training (exceptional-candidate route where the RC allows)

Institution policy: IMGs eligible with a current valid ECFMG certificate; Cleveland Clinic holds ACGME Non-Standard Training recognition so approved non-accredited fellowships can take ECFMG J-1 trainees

Institution policy: LCME/AOA graduate or IMG with ECFMG certification/unrestricted US licence/Fifth Pathway; satisfactory USMLE Steps 1-2 (programme-specific requirements); background check, licensure and employment eligibility

Institution policy: IU GME stipends July 2026-June 2027: PGY-4 $75,100, PGY-5 $78,200, PGY-6 $81,100, PGY-7 $84,600, PGY-8 $88,200 (PGY-1 $68,100), with no-premium health and dental insurance

Institution policy: IU GME stipends July 2026-June 2027: PGY-4 $75,100, PGY-5 $78,200, PGY-6 $81,100, PGY-7 $84,600, PGY-8 $88,200 (PGY-1 $68,100), with no-premium health and dental insurance

Department clinical criteria: accredited US or Canadian residency, USMLE or MCCEE wording on source, US Social Security number eligibility and California medical licensure; confirm current accepted examinations

Institution policy: Salaried on UCSF CIR collective-bargaining scale (rates effective 1 Oct 2025, incl. housing allowance): PGY4 $106,127; PGY5 $109,737; PGY6 $113,149; PGY7 $116,315; PGY8 $121,494; 2026-27 scale under union negotiation

Completed 36 months of ACGME-accredited US ophthalmology residency (or RCPSC-approved Canadian/equivalent programme) by appointment; Texas medical licence required before the July start

Institution policy: LCME/AOA-accredited MD/DO graduates, or international graduates with a valid ECFMG certificate or full unrestricted US licence; NC full licence or RTL, I-9 employment eligibility, background and NPDB checks

Institution policy: GME trainees paid on the Duke stipend scale; FY27 (from 1 July 2026) PGY-1 $71,052 rising to PGY-4 $79,908, PGY-5 $82,992, PGY-6 $86,292, PGY-7 $90,036 (up to PGY-12 $106,800), plus benefits

Institution policy: UI Health FY26 (2025-26) GME stipends: PGY-4 $79,683.24; PGY-5 $83,011.20; PGY-6 $88,003.08; PGY-7 $89,126.28 (PGY-1 $71,820.96), plus meal and education stipends

Completed appropriate residency; FMGs need valid ECFMG certificate, all USMLE steps and 2 years of accredited US postgraduate training; Iowa licence by 30 June; apply through SF Match (materials by 15 September)

Institution policy: IMGs need valid ECFMG certification; applicants must be eligible for a Washington (or other applicable) state licence and for appropriate work authorisation/visa

Institution policy: Yes - international medical graduates must hold valid ECFMG certification as a condition of eligibility for fellowship application; non-US citizens need permanent residence, a valid EAD, or eligibility for J-1, F-1 OPT or H-1B

Institution policy: ACGME residents/fellows (CIR NW members) paid per UW compensation schedule; AY27 (1 July 2026-30 June 2027) R4 $92,976, R5 $95,352, R6 $98,160, R7 $104,208 (R1 $87,708 to R9 $112,620), including an $11,000 allowance

Optional global-ophthalmology focus includes 2–4 fully funded supervised mission trips to Honduras. The page calls the expected AAPOS attendance/research opportunity funded, but does not specify salary.

Optional global-ophthalmology focus includes 2–4 fully funded supervised mission trips to Honduras. The page calls the expected AAPOS attendance/research opportunity funded, but does not specify salary.

International pathway: For international clinical fellows: WFME-listed medical school diploma, home-country medical licence, 3-year ophthalmology residency diploma, USMLE Steps 1 and 2 CK (2 CS listed), valid ECFMG certificate, J-1 eligibility; documents in English

Institution policy: house officers paid on the UM/HOA scale; FY27 (from 1 July 2026) HO I $77,049, HO IV $86,670, HO V $90,137, HO VI $93,742, HO VII $97,492 up to HO IX $105,447, plus annual lump-sum savings payment and benefits

Institution policy: Salaried on UPMC ME GMT stipend scale AY 2026-27: PGY4 $78,677; PGY5 $81,431; PGY6 $84,281; PGY7 $87,231; PGY8 $90,284 (AY 2027-28: PGY4 $81,818; PGY5 $85,091; PGY6 $88,495)

Graduates of schools/programmes outside the US, Canada and Puerto Rico must be ECFMG certified and eligible for a PA Medical Training License; those with no US clinical training must seek a 'Waiver of American Training'

Institution policy: CHOP GME FY2027 (July 2026-June 2027) base salary PL-4 $91,080; PL-5 $95,000; PL-6 $99,231; PL-7 $103,325; PL-8 $106,573; PL-9 $109,919 (PL-1 $79,257), plus $11,000 annual training bonus at every level

Completed accredited ophthalmology residency. Fellows should be American Board of Ophthalmology board eligible or certified and qualified to obtain a South Carolina medical licence.