Pre-residency fellowships

[phillybabe]

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What exactly are they? There is one posted on the SFmatch.org site. Thanks!

 

[Andrew_Doan]

These are typically research fellowships. Those who do not match in the ophthalmology match pursue these "pre-residency fellowships". In addition, if you complete a pre-residency fellowship in a subspecialty like ocular pathology, this will not qualify you to work as an ocular pathologist if you complete a full ophthalmology residency later.

 

[j-eyedoc]

Since I've been looking into these and since I'm new to the list, I figured this would be a good first starting post. I'm applying now for the 2004 Match as a U.S. foreign grad and so I'm keeping all my options open.

Basically, if one isn't successful in securing a PGY-2 position the first time around, do these "pre-residency fellowships" give an applicant an edge for the following application cycle or is this something to just kill time with until one is successful?

Also, is there a list of these fellowships somewhere or is one left to search blindly in cyberspace for them? I've only heard of two such programs.

Thanks...

 

[Andrew_Doan]

You can find some programs here on the www.sfmatch.org website:

http://www.sfmatch.org/vacancies/f_ophthalmology.html#fellowship_2003

This is quoted right from the site:

Requirements:
These positions usually require completion of a U.S. residency training program in ophthalmology. Some programs, however, will accept foreign trained and pre-residency applicants. Potential applicants must contact each program for individual requirements. These openings may be filled outside the match.


How to Apply:
Filled outside the match. Contact programs directly for application criteria if none specified. Applicants must also negotiate directly with the programs to determine eligibility, to be invited for an interview, and to sign a contract.

 

[hopefullyis]

These are typically research fellowships. Those who do not match in the ophthalmology match pursue these "pre-residency fellowships". In addition, if you complete a pre-residency fellowship in a subspecialty like ocular pathology, this will not qualify you to work as an ocular pathologist if you complete a full ophthalmology residency later.

While it is true that the great majority of people who do a pre-residency ocular path fellowship will not be qualified to practice as an ocular pathologist, it isn't the rule. Dr. Nick Mamalis, who currently does all of the ocular pathology at the Moran, is one of the exceptions and did the pre-residency path fellowship with Dr. Apple at Utah previously. It is possible with a lot of dedication and self teaching.

 

[DrZeke]

While it is true that the great majority of people who do a pre-residency ocular path fellowship will not be qualified to practice as an ocular pathologist, it isn't the rule. Dr. Nick Mamalis, who currently does all of the ocular pathology at the Moran, is one of the exceptions and did the pre-residency path fellowship with Dr. Apple at Utah previously. It is possible with a lot of dedication and self teaching.

Is there a particular reason you decided to revive a thread from 2003?

 

[hopefullyis]

Really bored

 

[DrZeke]

Really bored

Publish something or play video games