Global Ophthalmology Fellowship

Our fellows spend anywhere from 6-12 months directly in the field working with Moran's Global Outreach Division partner institutions. Our goal is to empower to become a leader in global ophthalmology through education in public health, leadership development, clinical and surgical care in low-resource settings, and eyecare capacity building. 

Our partner sites include the Aravind Eyecare System in India, the Tilganga Institute of Ophthalmology in Nepal, and Bugando Medical Center and the University of Dodoma in Tanzania. Other core sites include Mexico, the Federated States of Micronesia, Ghana, Bolivia, and Ethiopia. 

Essential to our fellow experience is the opportunity to work with U.S.-based partners. This includes our long-standing work with the Navajo Nation and other Native American communities, our clinics in Salt Lake City and Park City serving unhoused and recently resettled refugee patients, and our work with other underserved communities in the region.

A core goal is for each fellow to gain independence in leading and collaborating with partners in various contexts and build a global network with key stakeholders in foreign governments, NGOs, hospitals, and service organizations. Clinical and surgical practice during these periods will have a large degree of independence. Networking with overseas organizations, including the Himalayan Cataract Project, Tissue Banks International, and other international eye banks, is strongly encouraged. 

Our traditional fellowship is a 12-month experience that can be completed after residency or subspecialty fellowship training. In general, we recommend completing the global fellowship after subspecialty fellowships, as your specialized skillset can be augmented throughout the global fellowship year.  If you are interested in a shorter-term fellowship, please contact the fellowship directors directly to explore opportunities and options.