Education

Ophthalmology Innovation Fellowship

Join us as the Ophthalmology Innovation Fellow, contributing to advancements in eye care and blindness prevention. This fellowship provides a special opportunity to engage in research and contribute to innovation in various eye care areas. Join our mission to lead in patient care, research, education, and advocacy.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Research Excellence: Conduct research in ophthalmology, focusing on innovation and AI applications. Develop best practices in ophthalmology and AI to advance strategies for blindness prevention.

  • Implementation and Integration: Implement teleophthalmology, AI, and other solutions in patient care at Scheie Eye Institute and outside institutions. 

  • Education and Curriculum Development: Contributing to a curriculum for innovation, ophthalmology, and AI for medical students and residents. Participate in educational initiatives related to blindness prevention.

  • Collaboration: Seek global collaboration opportunities with departments and groups in and out of Scheie Eye Institute, fostering a team approach to telemedicine, AI, and innovations.

  • Research Focus: Work on impactful projects advancing the field of ophthalmology.

  • Project Contribution: Contribute insights to communities through studies.

  • Skill Acquisition: Develop proficiency in various aspects of clinical research, including literature review, project design, writing protocols and grants, patient recruitment, testing, data analysis, and presenting at meetings.

  • Collaborative Environment: Participate in ongoing research team meetings in a collaborative environment.