Fellowship Program
Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
John A. Moran Eye Center–University of Utah School of Medicine
Program Medical Director: Alan S. Crandall, M.D., Professor
Department Chairman: Randall J Olson, M.D., Professor
Department Education Director: Mark D. Mifflin, M.D., Assistant Professor
Education Coordinator: Elaine Schwanebeck
We accept one fellow per year. As with most Fellowship Program, this is not an approved ACGME fellowship position. It is, however, affiliated with an ACGME accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program. Malpractice insurance will be provided by the University was well as medical, dental, and other benefits. After beginning this fellowship, you will attend a scheduled orientation to explain in detail all benefits you and your family are eligible to receive. This is a one-year position beginning July 1 and through June 30 of the following year. Arriving after July 1 may be approved as vacation.
We provide a very busy clinical exposure to all aspects of glaucoma with a heavy emphasis on surgical treatment. A large number of glaucoma procedures as well as phacoemulsification will be part of this surgical experience. The fellow will work closely with Alan S. Crandall, M.D., Professor, Norman A. Zabriskie, M.D., Associate Professor, and Jason Goldsmith, M.D., assistant professor. Teaching responsibilities as well as clinical research will be part of this fellowship.
If selected for this position, you will be required to obtain a Utah Medical License, a Utah Controlled Substance License, and a DEA License. The total cost will be your responsibility. You will be required to obtain privileges with the University Hospital, Veterans Administration Medical Center and Primary Children’s Medical Center. All fees for privileges will be reimbursed by the Department of Ophthalmology. University policy requires original receipts for reimbursement. We will work closely with you to meet these requirements.
You will also be required to sign a fellowship agreement. Included within this agreement is a covenant not to compete: “Upon termination or expiration of fellowship training/employment with University for any reason whatsoever, fellow agrees that for a period beginning with the date of termination and continuing for two full years thereafter, fellow shall not, either directly or indirectly, within Wasatch or Summit Counties; to include the entire Wasatch Front, engage in the practice of ophthalmology, either as an employee, individual, proprietorship, partner, shareholder, associate or consultant.”
Please submit your application through the San Francisco Match CAS system # 842.35. Also please send a recent photo and CV to the address below.
Elaine Schwanebeck
Department of Ophthalmology–JMEC
University of Utah–HSC
65 Mario Capecchi Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
Telephone 801.585.6701
Fax 801.581.3357
elaine.schwanebeck@hsc.utah.edu
This position is listed with the Glaucoma Fellowship Matching Program (#755.53)
P.O. Box 7584
San Francisco, California 94120-7584
Telephone 415.447.0350
Deadline for Applications is September 1st, interviews will be held November 7th.
Our application deadline is September 1st. Interviews will be held November 7th and the Match deadline will be the end of November or beginning of December. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Elaine Schwanebeck.
The following internet address can provide additional information: University of Utah Health Sciences Center General Information