Please note we are currently not offering the Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship.
Program Medical Director and Selection Chair: Robert Hoffman, MD, Professor
Department Chairman: Randall J Olson, MD, Distinguished Professor, CEO, John A. Moran Eye Center
Academic Program Director: Rachel G. Simpson, MD, Assistant Professor
Academic Programs Manager: Kellie Nelson
The John A. Moran Eye Center at University of Utah Health offers a one-year Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus Fellowship. We accept one new fellow each year. Coming application and interview dates have yet to be announced.
As with most ophthalmology fellowship programs, ours is not an approved PGY-5 ACGME position. It is, however, affiliated with an ACGME accredited ophthalmology residency program, and is AUPO compliant. The University offers AUPO compliant malpractice insurance as well as medical, dental, and other benefits.
Emphases
The Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus division at The John A. Moran Eye Center offers an intensive one-year clinical fellowship, which provides comprehensive training in both the medical and surgical management of a wide variety of pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus conditions. In addition, the fellow will have an opportunity to participate in ongoing clinical trials, investigator-sponsored studies and epidemiologic projects, and formulate study in an area of particular interest. Fellows can, therefore, expect to see conditions in the vision development of infancy and childhood, neonatal ophthalmology including retinopathy of prematurity, genetics, electrodiagnostic testing, ocular manifestations, pediatric ocular trauma to name just a few.
Requirements
You must attend a scheduled orientation where we will explain in detail all benefits of the program as well as departmental policies and procedures and requirements. You will be required to obtain a Utah Physicians License, a Utah Controlled Substance License, and a fee exempt DEA license. You will also be required to obtain privileges with the University of Utah Hospital, Primary Children's Hospital, and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. We will work closely with you to meet these requirements.
Questions?
Any questions can be directed to kellie.nelson@hsc.utah.edu. Thank you for your interest in the Pediatric Ophthalmology & Strabismus fellowship program at the John A Moran Eye Center, University of Utah Health.
Contact Us
University of Utah School of Medicine
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
John A. Moran Eye Center
Academic Office
65 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Phone: 801-585-3719
Fax: 801-581-5806
Judith E.A. Warner, MD, Vice Chair of Education
Phone: 801-581-2352
judith.warner@hsc.utah.edu
Griffin J. Jardine, MD, Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-581-2352
griffin.jardine@hsc.utah.edu
Sravanthi Vegunta, MD, Associate Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-581-2352
srav.vegunta@hsc.utah.edu
Roya Garakani, DO, Associate Residency Program Director
Phone: 801-585-3071
roya.garakani@hsc.utah.edu
Chandler C. Thompson, Administrative Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-581-3023
chandler.thompson@hsc.utah.edu
Meghan Johnson, Programs Manager, Academics
Phone: 801-213-4044
meghan.johnson@hsc.utah.edu
River McKenzie, Executive Assistant
Phone: 801-585-0811
river.mckenzie@hsc.utah.edu
Alexandra Ruiz, Academic Services
Phone: 801-215-6701
alexandra.m.ruiz@hsc.utah.edu