Fellowships
The Eye Cancer Foundation is pleased to offer funding in support of retinoblastoma education fellowships for candidates from unserved and underserved countries. These fellowships may be from The ECF, Princess Margaret Cancer Center, and/or the International Council of Ophthalmology.
This program desires to train candidates as eye cancer specialists so that each candidate will return to his or her country to start eye cancer programs aimed at reducing mortality and vision loss related to the most common eye cancer in children (retinoblastoma). Candidates must be a qualified ophthalmologist who will use their best efforts to practice as an eye cancer specialist after the training.
Candidates agree to devote their full time and efforts to the training and shall perform all of the duties and responsibilities diligently and agrees to observe and comply with all the rules, regulations and policies of The ECF and their host institutions. Candidates shall not accept part time employment during the period of their training agreement without the express permission of the ECF and their host institution.
Candidates understand that ECF's business ethics must be above reproach and agree to conduct themselves in a manner that reflect ECF's standards so as to maintain and improve the image, reputation and interest of The ECF. Candidates agree to keep ECF informed as to their current mailing address at all times during and after the training.
Stipend
Training is expected to be completed in six months. This may be done in either a preferred one month stretch, or through two, three months fellowships in one year. Candidates shall be paid a stipend for the six months of training. This will cover food and lodging during the fellowship. In addition, The ECF will pay for one round-trip air travel ticket to and from the training center.
Documentation and Information
Each candidate will need to provide a letter from the candidate's Ophthalmology Department Chairman indicating that they will be supported to develop an ophthalmic oncology department upon return from training. Candidates should provide a list of ophthalmic oncology equipment currently present at their hospital or medical center
of origin.
Candidates must complete one published research study acknowledging The Eye Cancer Foundation for the fellowship. Typical verbiage, "This research work was performed by Dr.___________ during a fellowship supported by The Eye Cancer Foundation." A copy of this published work must be sent to The Eye Cancer Foundation at [email protected].
Candidates must send a photograph depicting themselves with their ECF preceptor for publication in the foundation's Visionary magazine, along with a one-page description of their home hospital or medical center. Candidates should include a photograph release signed by the candidate and preceptor.
Candidates Return Home
Candidates agree that after their training they will return to their country to treat eye cancer patients. If candidates do not do so, the stipend must be returned to The ECF.
Applying
Candidates must provide an application that includes their full name, email address, work address, home mailing address, cellular telephone number, home phone number, letter from chairman of department, and
curriculum vitae. Please view current openings below.
Submit this information to [email protected]
This program desires to train candidates as eye cancer specialists so that each candidate will return to his or her country to start eye cancer programs aimed at reducing mortality and vision loss related to the most common eye cancer in children (retinoblastoma). Candidates must be a qualified ophthalmologist who will use their best efforts to practice as an eye cancer specialist after the training.
Candidates agree to devote their full time and efforts to the training and shall perform all of the duties and responsibilities diligently and agrees to observe and comply with all the rules, regulations and policies of The ECF and their host institutions. Candidates shall not accept part time employment during the period of their training agreement without the express permission of the ECF and their host institution.
Candidates understand that ECF's business ethics must be above reproach and agree to conduct themselves in a manner that reflect ECF's standards so as to maintain and improve the image, reputation and interest of The ECF. Candidates agree to keep ECF informed as to their current mailing address at all times during and after the training.
Stipend
Training is expected to be completed in six months. This may be done in either a preferred one month stretch, or through two, three months fellowships in one year. Candidates shall be paid a stipend for the six months of training. This will cover food and lodging during the fellowship. In addition, The ECF will pay for one round-trip air travel ticket to and from the training center.
Documentation and Information
Each candidate will need to provide a letter from the candidate's Ophthalmology Department Chairman indicating that they will be supported to develop an ophthalmic oncology department upon return from training. Candidates should provide a list of ophthalmic oncology equipment currently present at their hospital or medical center
of origin.
Candidates must complete one published research study acknowledging The Eye Cancer Foundation for the fellowship. Typical verbiage, "This research work was performed by Dr.___________ during a fellowship supported by The Eye Cancer Foundation." A copy of this published work must be sent to The Eye Cancer Foundation at [email protected].
Candidates must send a photograph depicting themselves with their ECF preceptor for publication in the foundation's Visionary magazine, along with a one-page description of their home hospital or medical center. Candidates should include a photograph release signed by the candidate and preceptor.
Candidates Return Home
Candidates agree that after their training they will return to their country to treat eye cancer patients. If candidates do not do so, the stipend must be returned to The ECF.
Applying
Candidates must provide an application that includes their full name, email address, work address, home mailing address, cellular telephone number, home phone number, letter from chairman of department, and
curriculum vitae. Please view current openings below.
Submit this information to [email protected]
Meet the Past Fellows
Join us as our development director discusses fellowships, the fellow's hometown & life after learning how to treat eye cancer! This will give people an accurate gauge on how the program works & what they can expect from the fellowship.
6 Month Retinoblastoma Fellowship
The Eye Cancer Foundation has funding for 25, 6-month retinoblastoma fellowships in ophthalmic oncology. The candidates must be from unserved or underserved countries. Each candidate must have completed a residency in ophthalmology, obtain a letter of recommendation from their residency chair and head of their current hospital. They will be expected to return to their origin country to start or participate in an eye cancer service. The Eye Cancer Foundation is interested in reducing mortality related to retinoblastoma.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials to The Eye Cancer Foundation:
1) An updated curriculum vitae (resumé).
2) A letter of recommendation from your residency chair.
3) A letter of recommendation from your chief of ophthalmic service.
These materials should be sent to [email protected] (CC: [email protected], Director of The Eye Cancer Foundation).
Location
The Eye Cancer Foundation
115 East 61st St, Suite 5B
New York, NY 10065
How to Apply
Applicants should submit the following materials to The Eye Cancer Foundation:
1) An updated curriculum vitae (resumé).
2) A letter of recommendation from your residency chair.
3) A letter of recommendation from your chief of ophthalmic service.
These materials should be sent to [email protected] (CC: [email protected], Director of The Eye Cancer Foundation).
Location
The Eye Cancer Foundation
115 East 61st St, Suite 5B
New York, NY 10065
Fellowship in Ocular Tumor, Orbital Disease and Ophthalmic Radiation Therapy
The New York Eye Cancer Center
An established ophthalmic oncology practice, is looking for a US residency trained ophthalmologist for a one-year fellowship position. A New York State medical license will be required.
How to Apply
Contact Paul T. Finger, MD directly at [email protected], Director of The Eye Cancer Foundation. Please include a cover letter, CV and a letter of recommendation or reference.
Location
The New York Eye Cancer Center
115 East 61st St, Suite 5B
New York, NY 10065
An established ophthalmic oncology practice, is looking for a US residency trained ophthalmologist for a one-year fellowship position. A New York State medical license will be required.
How to Apply
Contact Paul T. Finger, MD directly at [email protected], Director of The Eye Cancer Foundation. Please include a cover letter, CV and a letter of recommendation or reference.
Location
The New York Eye Cancer Center
115 East 61st St, Suite 5B
New York, NY 10065
Associate Specialist in Ophthalmic Oncology
The New York Eye Cancer Center
The candidate should be able to treat patients with ocular tumors of the eye, lids and orbit. They must have at least one year of subspecialty training, be licensed to practice in the United States of America and be willing to start on or before July 1st, 2021.
How to Apply
Send cover letter, CV and two letters of recommendation. One should be from your ophthalmic oncology fellowship preceptor and the other from the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology from your graduate residency institution.
Location
The New York Eye Cancer Center
115 E 61st St, Suite 5B
New York, NY 10065
The candidate should be able to treat patients with ocular tumors of the eye, lids and orbit. They must have at least one year of subspecialty training, be licensed to practice in the United States of America and be willing to start on or before July 1st, 2021.
How to Apply
Send cover letter, CV and two letters of recommendation. One should be from your ophthalmic oncology fellowship preceptor and the other from the Chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology from your graduate residency institution.
Location
The New York Eye Cancer Center
115 E 61st St, Suite 5B
New York, NY 10065
