Ophthalmology Fellowship to Increase Opportunities for Underrepresented Minorities in Medicine

The John A. Moran Eye Center at the University of Utah is committed to increasing opportunities for underrepresented minorities within the field of ophthalmology (the American Academy of Ophthalmology defines underrepresented in medicine groups as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, and/or Native American-American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian).   

Medical students frequently discover their interest in ophthalmology late in their medical school careers, which can impact their academic competitiveness when applying to ophthalmology residency. 

The Moran Eye Center is offering a four-week, summer ophthalmology clinical and research rotation, with a scholarship, to rising MS2 students. The purpose of this program is to support candidates who demonstrate a commitment to increasing opportunities for those underrepresented in medicine. Each student accepted to the program will be offered a $1,000 scholarship, plus housing accommodations and a UTA public transportation pass. Two students will be accepted per summer. The experience is only offered during the month of June. 
 
During this four-week experience, students will work with full-time faculty preceptors and research mentors. Direct patient care opportunities will be provided in clinic and surgery, covering a broad range of comprehensive and/or subspecialty ophthalmology.