Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology Fellowship Programs

The Department of Ophthalmology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center offers clinical fellowships in Cornea & Anterior Segment, Glaucoma, Neuro-ophthalmology, Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus, and Vitreoretinal Surgery. At the Edward S. Harkness Eye Institute, our fellows have the unique opportunity to learn from outstanding physicians and research faculty members - many internationally recognized leaders in their fields. Clinical fellows gain extensive, hands-on experience in complex diagnostics and surgery, and contribute to innovative research. Columbia also offers research fellowships in vision science for those pursuing full-time research careers. 

Cornea, Anterior Segment, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship

A one-year fellowship in advanced corneal and refractive surgery utilizing a comprehensive curriculum that draws on the expertise of our Cornea faculty.

Jean and Kent Sheng Glaucoma Fellowship

The clinical fellowship in glaucoma is a one-year fellowship designed to provide comprehensive subspecialty training in glaucoma diagnosis, management, and surgery.

Danny H.-Kauffmann Jokl, MD Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship

The Department of Ophthalmology at CUIMC offers a 1–2-year fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology with clinical and research experience.

Mohapatra Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship

The pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus fellowship is a 1-2 year program providing comprehensive training in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, with an optional year of funded research.

Clinical Vitreoretinal Fellowship

The Vitreoretinal Fellowship at Columbia University is a two-year program organized as a comprehensive training period in both medical and surgical retinal disease.