The Low Vision Rehabilitation Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Heersink School of Medicine is a one-year clinical program within the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences. This optometric fellowship is designed to provide broad, subspecialty-based exposure across eye care while offering concentrated training in vision rehabilitation.
The fellow participates in specialty clinics including glaucoma, retina, pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus, neuro-ophthalmology, oculoplastics and contact lenses, in addition to dedicated time in the UAB Center for Low Vision Rehabilitation located within UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye. The division of time across services is individualized based on the fellow’s interests, with a minimum of two days per week devoted to vision rehabilitation.
Fellows attend the ophthalmology residents’ daily morning lecture series and participate in monthly grand rounds. Opportunities are also available for those interested in engaging in clinical research. Upon completion of the 52-week fellowship, graduates are well prepared to practice in collaborative, multi-specialty clinical environments, private practice settings or academic medicine.
Low Vision Rehabilitation Fellowship Application Information
Applications for the UAB Low Vision Rehabilitation Fellowship are due January 21, with interviews conducted shortly thereafter. Applicants will be notified of the Fellowship Committee’s decision no later than February 15.
Interested applicants should submit the following materials:
- Curriculum vitae
- Optometry school transcript
- NBEO scores (unofficial copies are acceptable for application; official copies required if offered the position)
- Names and contact information for at least two references
Application materials and inquiries should be directed to:
Marissa Locy, O.D.
mklocy@uabmc.edu
Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Dr. Locy with any questions about the program.