Ophthalmology Fellowship Training

Ophthalmic Pathology Fellowship

Director: Daniel M. Albert, M.D., M.S.
Parent Department or Academic Unit: University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Address: Ophthalmic Pathology
2870 University Avenue, Suite 206
Madison, WI 53705-3611
Telephone: (608) 263-5339
Preceptor(s) Names(s): Daniel Albert, M.D., M.S.
T. Michael Nork, M.D.
Primary Clinical Training Site: Department of Ophthalmology
F4/344 CSC
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-3220
Length of Fellowship: 1 Year (with 2nd year option)
Numbers of positions/year: 1 - 2
Starting Date: July 1
Application Deadline: January 31
To Apply Contact: Michele Raffini (608 263-4823) or
Daniel M. Albert, M.D., M.S. (608 262-9092)
Actively Involved in Resident Education: Yes
Research Required: Yes - Basic Research
Block Time assigned to Research: No

Program Description:

We offer a one to two-year fellowship with comprehensive training in ophthalmic pathology with emphasis on intraocular tumors. Laboratory research includes exploration of molecular biology of uveal melanoma and retinoblastoma. Fellows will participate in read-out sessions with pathologists, resident and medical student teaching, and basis science research under the direction of the preceptors.

For More Information, contact: Vicky Meyers, Department of Ophthalmology, Room 206, 2870 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53705-3611; telephone: (608) 263-5339.