Observership programs in ophthalmology

We cannot predict what surgical cases will be performed during your visit, as the types of procedures are different each week. We feel a one-month observership is most ideal, allowing the visitor to see a variety of disorders. Shorter or longer visits can be considered. You should have completed an Ophthalmology training program and have a strong interest in vitreo-retinal disease.

We are not able to provide any financial assistance. The observer will be responsible for all expenses, including transportation from their country, transportation in St Louis between offices , lodging, and meals. You should obtain and provide verification of visitor health insurance covering the duration of your visit to the United States. You must have a valid passport and obtain the appropriate visa prior to the visit. There may be restrictions from Paypal in processing payments from certain countries.

If you experience any issues with your online payment, please email heiobservership cumc. Contact Information Observers are responsible for their own housing. Last Name. Observers must complete all compliance requirements prior to starting their observership; including, but not limited to: showing proof of immunizations, proof of PPD within the last 12 months, completing all computer-based learning modules provided by UNMC.

Observers must be directly supervised at all times by the supervising faculty attending, physician attending, physician in training, or another representative from the Department of Ophthalmology. Observers may participate in grand rounds and other didactic activities as appropriate. Observers must not provide medical care, conduct patient interviews, take a medical history, examine a patient, provide medical advice to a patient, or assist in any procedure.

Observers must not make entries into patient medical records. International graduates are also welcome. An observership is an educational experience longer than a day but no longer than 4 weeks that is restricted to watching and listening during patient histories, physical examinations, procedures, surgeries, outpatient appointments, teaching rounds, and educational conferences.

An observership is NOT a clerkship, nor an experience that should confer academic credit.