Academic Programs
Fellowship Programs
Thank you for your interest in the UC Davis Eye Center Fellowship programs!
The UC Davis Eye Center’s fellowship programs provide post-residency subspecialty training to prepare surgeons for a career in academic ophthalmology and private practice. We offer three sub-specialty fellowship programs, Cornea and External Disease, Glaucoma, and Vitreoretinal Surgery.
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Cornea and External Disease Fellowship
Learn cornea and external disease fellowshipLaunch Your Career in Cornea & Refractive Surgery Join the UC Davis Cornea Fellowship for a year of elite surgical training. Under the mentorship of world-class specialists, you'll manage a diverse pathology—including complex reconstructions and pediatric care—to become a leader in academic or private practice.
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Glaucoma Fellowship
Learn more about glaucoma fellowshipDiscover a fellowship that balances rigorous clinical training with professional growth. From participating in cutting-edge research to managing advanced cases in our state-of-the-art facilities, our AUPO-compliant program provides the volume and mentorship needed to lead in academic or private practice.
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Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship
Learn more vitreoretinal surgery fellowshipElevate your training at the UC Davis Eye Center. Beyond intensive surgical experience, our fellowship provides a wealth of clinical and basic science research opportunities. From participating in multicenter clinical trials to exploring gene therapy and imaging, we provide the tools to shape the future of vitreoretinal medicine.
Fellowship Program Requirements
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Fellowship Program Leaders and Staff
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Cornea and External Disease Fellowship Program Director
Mark Mannis, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Emeritus Distinguished Professor, Cornea and External Disease
Director, Cornea and External Disease Fellowship
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Glaucoma Fellowship Program Director
James D. Brandt, M.D.
Daryl and Opal Geweke Endowed Chair in Glaucoma
Director, Glaucoma Fellowship
Director of International Programs and New Technology
Professor, Glaucoma
Director, Glaucoma Service
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Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Program Director
Susanna S. Park, M.D., Ph.D.
Barbara A. & Alan M. Roth, M.D., Endowed Chair in Discovery, Education and Patient Care in Vision Science
Director, Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship and Retina Division
Professor, Retina
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Fellowship Coordinator
Our academic health center includes
UC Davis Medical Center and Rehabilitation Hospital
Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing
What to Expect
Events
Our continuing education provides top-tier learning opportunities that improve clinical skills and professional performance to optimize patient eye care.
Grand Rounds
Each year, the UC Davis Eye Center provides a series of Grand Rounds designed to provide the community and our region with high-quality continuing medical education in each subspecialty of ophthalmology.
Napa Eye Symposium
Earn continuing medical education credit at the annual Napa Eye Symposium which showcases a clinically oriented update for all ophthalmology specialties.
Resident, Fellow and Alumni Research Symposium
Earn continuing medical education credit at the annual Resident, Fellow and Alumni Research Symposium, where residents and fellows present their ophthalmology research projects to alumni, volunteer clinical faculty, ophthalmologists and the community.
Center for Vision Science Symposium
Each year, the Center for Vision Science hosts a one-day symposium dedicated to basic and translational science in vision at UC Davis.
