Low Vision Rehabilitation Fellowship

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Wilmer Eye Institute

Lions Low Vision Rehabilitation Center

Baltimore, MD

Program Description

The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is offering a clinical fellowship in Low Vision Rehabilitation at the Lions Low Vision Center at Wilmer Eye Institute of Johns Hopkins Hospital. The training program is designed to provide the fellow with training in advanced clinical low vision rehabilitation and experience with low vision research. Eligible candidates are ophthalmologists and optometrists who have a strong interest in low vision rehabilitation. The training program is under the direction of Dr. Judith E. Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Rehabilitative Medicine, and emphasizes the interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. A full range of lectures, seminars and conferences at the Wilmer Eye Institute is available to the fellow, along with low vision-specific clinical and research seminars. The fellow will be expected to participate in community awareness programs and is encouraged to complete a clinical research project during the fellowship year. The clinical fellowship program is one year, beginning July 1. However, applicants who want to commit more time to research will be considered for two-year appointments. The goal of the fellowship program is to train ophthalmologists and optometrists to become experts in low vision rehabilitation.

Salary and Fringe Benefits

The salary is based on NIH PGY guidelines. Individual health and malpractice insurance are provided. The fellow is given an annual educational stipend of $1500 to cover meeting expenses, subscriptions, etc. In addition, office space, access to computer facilities, e-mail and lab coats are provided for the duration of the training program. Fellows have up two non-consecutive weeks of vacation (10 working days).

Application Process:

•  Completed application form. Please complete all items on biographical form; do not use “ see CV” for your answer.

•  Most recent Curriculum Vitae

•  Personal statement/letter of intent

•  Three (3) letters of recommendation from clinical mentors or experienced colleagues

•  Copies of optometry school transcripts and NBEO scores (if applicable)

Each recommendation letter should be submitted in a sealed envelope along with the application.

Applications can be mailed to:

Judith E. Goldstein, O.D.

Lions Low Vision and Rehabilitation Center

Wilmer Eye Institute

Johns Hopkins Hospital

550 North Broadway

Sixth Floor

Baltimore, MD 21205