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Fellowship Training in Ophthalmology at the 蝌蚪窝

At MCW, fellowship training is available to ophthalmology residents planning careers in academic ophthalmology or those interested in additional subspecialty training. We offer fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology, orbital and ophthalmic plastic surgery, pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus and vitreoretinal ophthalmology.
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Fellowship Programs

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Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship

A one-year, AUPO-compliant program that will provide broad expertise in the subspecialty of neuro-ophthalmology, providing an intensive and broadly based clinical experience with the goal of training the fellow to pursue a career in neuro-ophthalmology disease in an academic or clinical practice environment.

Learn about our Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship
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Pediatric Ophthalmology and Ocular Oncology Fellowship

A one-year AUPO-accredited clinical and surgical program that provides intensive and broad-based experience with the goal of training the fellow to be equipped to pursue a career in pediatric ophthalmology in an academic or private practice environment.

Learn about the Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellowship
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Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship

A two-year, ASOPRS-accredited program that provides broad experience in all areas of orbital surgery, eyelid reconstruction, neuro-ophthalmology, aesthetic facial surgery and comprehensive oculoplastic surgery.

Learn about the Orbital and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery Fellowship
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Pediatric Ophthalmology 1 Year Pre-residency Research Fellowship

A 1-year funded pre-residency research fellowship for students interested in ophthalmology that have not matched in 2026, or are taking a gap year during medical school.

Learn about the 1 Year Pre-residency Research Fellowship
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Vitreoretinal Fellowship

A two-year fellowship covering diseases of the retina and vitreous, which provides an intensive and broadly based clinical experience with the goal of training the fellow to pursue a career in vitreoretinal disease in an academic or clinical practice environment.

Learn about the Vitreoretinal Fellowship

Graduate 蝌蚪窝 Education with the 蝌蚪窝 Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences聽

Hear from the former department chair, Deborah Costakos, MD, MS, about all that Milwaukee, the 蝌蚪窝, and the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences have to offer.

 

Reasons to live in Milwaukee

Milwaukee is a one-of-a-kind city with a vibrant and diverse culture, this charming, yet metropolitan must-see is just 90 minutes north of Chicago and nestled on the coast of Lake Michigan. Whether you鈥檙e catching a show at Summerfest, the world鈥檚 largest music festival, immersing yourself in the old world charm of the Historic Third Ward or taking in the sights and sounds of one of the many caf茅s, beer gardens or restaurants that line the city鈥檚 riverbank and shoreline, Milwaukee never disappoints. Find out why MCW residents and fellows take pride in calling Milwaukee home.

Ophthalmology Clinical Locations Tour

As an ophthalmology resident or fellow at the 蝌蚪窝 you will work at the Eye Institute, but you will also work at and become familiar with Children's Wisconsin, Froedtert Hospital and the Clement J. Zablocki VA 蝌蚪窝 Center.

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Contact Our Fellowship Training Programs

Neuro-ophthalmology Fellowship

Program Director:
Andrea Stahulak, MD
astahulak@mcw.edu

Orbital and Oculoplastics Fellowship

Program Directors:
Gerald J. Harris, MD (odd years)
gjharris@mcw.edu

Timothy S. Wells, MD, MS (even years)
twells@mcw.edu

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus Fellowship

Program Director:
Smith Ann Meile Chisholm, MD
sachisholm@mcw.edu

Vitreoretinal Fellowship

Program Director:
Thomas B. Connor, Jr., MD
tconnor@mcw.edu

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