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Ophthalmic Reconstruction & Orbital
Surgery Fellowship Program
This is a one-year Fellowship that primarily utilizes
the resources of the New England Eye Center, the Massachusetts Eye
and Ear Infirmary, and the Beth Israel Hospital. These institutions
are affiliated with Tufts and Harvard Universities.
The program is designed
to train physicians who have a commitment
to teaching and research, as well as
clinical practice. Experience will be
obtained by participation in the care
of patients with NEEC physicians. Opportunities
will be provided for training in orbital
anatomy, pathology, dermatology, radiology
and related fields.
The Fellow is expected to carry out a clinical
or basic science research program. If possible, this research should
be planned by the beginning of the Fellowship year so that a thesis
can be completed by the end of that Period.
This Fellowship has been approved by the American
Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The Fellow
is expected to submit an application for membership and a thesis
to the Society during or within one year after completion of the
Fellowship.
Staff
Dr. Heher is Director of the Eye Plastics and Orbit Service at New
England Eye Center. She served her residency at Wilmer Eye Institute.
She completed two fellowships at the University of Pennsylvania,
one in Oculoplastic Surgery and one in Neuro-Ophthalmology.
Appointment
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Fellowship appointments run
from July 7 to July 6 each year. A Fellowship stipend will
be provided, with the specific amount available for future
Fellowship years to be determined by discussion with the Program
Directors. The Fellow is encouraged to apply for research
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The fellow takes emergency calls
with staff surgeon support. |
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One or two fellowship appointments
are awarded annually. The New England Eye Center participates
in the Ophthalmology Fellowship Matching Program. |
Application
Deadline for application completion is September
15 of the year prior to beginning of fellowship. The following
must reach our files before your application will be considered:
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USMLE Documentation - Parts
I, II, III (For this position you must be eligible for an
unrestricted Massachusetts medical license at application.) |
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A completed application
form
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required to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your
computer. |
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Three letters of recommendation |
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An updated curriculum vitae
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A self-addressed postcard and
two self-addressed mailing labels |
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A personal statement describing
what you expect to gain from your fellowship, as well as your
long-term career goals (500 words maximum). |
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A recent passport-sized photograph |
Please send application materials to:
Ophthalmic Reconstructive & Orbital Surgery Fellowship
Attn: Katrinka
Heher, MD
New England Eye Center
Tufts University School of Medicine
750 Washington Street, Box 450
Boston, MA 02111
Telephone:
617-523-5206
Fax: 617-636-4866
It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure
that all materials are received prior to the deadline.
Application
Form
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to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. |
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