Medical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship

ABOUT THE FELLOWSHIP

The University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences offers a one-year fellowship program that provides a balanced and extensive educational experience in the medical aspects of retinal disease and uveitis. This exciting new fellowship offers expertise in sub-specialty care and clinical training in both uveitis (e.g. diagnosis and management of inflammatory ocular conditions with an emphasis on immunosuppressive therapies) and medical retina (e.g. inherited retinal dystrophies, multimodal retinal imaging, conducting clinical trials). Limited surgical privileges (uveitic cataract skill development) may be considered based on fellow interest and program capacity.

As a clinical trial sub-investigator, the fellow will contribute to the advancement of clinical research capacities on projects stemming from, but not limited to the Wisconsin Ocular Inflammatory Disease Registry, Inherited Retinal Disease Registry, WAIVS and other retina and uveitis services. In addition to clinical and research contributions, the fellow will engage in the diversification of educational training offerings for resident and medical students within the field of uveitis/medical retina education through case conferences, journal clubs, basic science lectures and other teaching activities.

The fellow’s tentative schedule will include three days focused on medical retina (with dedicated IRD clinic time), one day focused on uveitis, a half-day fellow clinic and a half-day  of research each week.

This AUPO FCC compliant program follows medical retina program requirements, with a supportive concentration based on content of the AUPO FCC uveitis program requirements.

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THE BASICS

Co-Director – Medical Retina Kimberly E. Stepien, MD
Co-Director – Uveitis Laura J. Kopplin, MD, PhD 
Parent Department or Academic Unit University of Wisconsin Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
Address 2828 Marshall Court, Suite 200

Madison, WI 53705-3611
Telephone (608) 263-4157
Preceptors Michael M. Altaweel, MD

Barbara A. Blodi, MD
Roomasa Channa, MD
Jonathan Chang, MD
Justin L. Gottlieb, MD
Laura J. Kopplin, MD
Mihai Mititelu, MD, MPH
T. Michael Nork, MD, MS
Kathleen Schildroth, MD
Kimberly Stepien, MD
Primary Clinical Training Site: University Station Clinics

2880 University Avenue

Madison, WI 53705-3631
Length of Fellowship 1 Year
Numbers of positions/year 1 position per year
Starting Date July 1
Application Deadline: September 1
Actively Involved in Resident Education Yes
Research Required Yes
Block Time assigned to Research Yes

Hear what our PEOPLE say.

Fellowship Co-Directors Laura Kopplin, MD, PhD and Kimberly Stepien, MD

 

Meet the Medical Retina and Uveitis Team

Michael M. AltaweelMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD

Michael M. Altaweel, MD

Professor, Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Director

Barbara A. BlodiMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD

Barbara A. Blodi, MD

Matthew D. Davis Professor, Wisconsin Reading Center Medical Director

Roomasa ChannaMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD

Roomasa Channa, MD

Assistant Professor

Jonathan S. ChangMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD

Jonathan S. Chang, MD

Assistant Professor; Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Assistant Director

Justin L. GottliebMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD

Justin L. Gottlieb, MD

Professor, Retina Service Chief

Laura J. KopplinMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD, PhD

Laura J. Kopplin, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor

Mihai MititeluMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD, MPH

Mihai Mititelu, MD, MPH

Associate Professor, Clinical Eye Research Unit Medical Director

Kathleen R. SchildrothMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD

Kathleen R. Schildroth, MD

Assistant Professor

Kimberly E. StepienMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MD

Kimberly E. Stepien, MD

Professor, Co-Vice Chair of Clinical Affairs, John W. and Helen Doolittle Professor

  • Adult Ophthalmology Services
  • Adult Optometry Services
  • Clinics
  • Fellowship Training Site
  • Optical Shops
  • Pediatric Eye Care
  • Research Facilities

 

 

For more information, please contact:

Hannah BakerMedical Retina and Uveitis Fellowship, MA

Hannah Baker, MA

Senior Graduate Medical Education (GME) Program Manager

hannah.baker@wisc.edu

(608) 263-4157