Our fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity to train in the diagnosis and management of complex ocular inflammatory diseases under the mentorship of world-renowned uveitis expert Dr. Debra Goldstein and our dedicated faculty. Fellows gain extensive experience treating a wide range of inflammatory conditions, from anterior and posterior uveitis to scleritis and masquerade syndromes, while mastering the use of systemic immunosuppressive therapies, local steroid treatments, and surgical interventions such as complex cataract extraction and intravitreal drug delivery device placement.
Beyond clinical training, our fellows engage in meaningful research with strong faculty support—from study design to manuscript preparation. Whether contributing to ongoing investigations or leading an independent project, fellows are encouraged to present their work at national and international conferences, including AAO, ARVO, and the American Uveitis Society meeting.
Fellows also play a vital role in education and leadership, actively teaching residents and medical students while participating in departmental Grand Rounds and retinal imaging conferences.
Our program fosters excellence, collaboration, and innovation in the field of ocular immunology, and we are committed to preparing our fellows for successful careers in both academic and clinical practice. We thank you for your interest in our program and look forward to welcoming you at Northwestern.
Timothy Janetos, MD MBA
Director, Northwestern Uveitis Fellowship
Two uveitis fellowship positions are available each year. Applications are available through the San Francisco Match Website. Please also send a photograph and copy of your CV to Alicia Piatkowski.
Prospective fellows must successfully complete a residency in ophthalmology, be ABO board-eligible in ophthalmology and be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or have appropriate visa status. Applicants from outside the United States must have passed the USMLE examination and be able to secure an Illinois State Medical license.
The application deadline is Sept. 1 for training beginning in July.
This program is AUPO FCC accredited and overseen by the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
Timothy Milton Janetos, MD
Director of Uveitis Fellowship in the Department of Ophthalmology
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Debra Anne Goldstein, MD, FRCSC
Director of Uveitis in the Department of Ophthalmology
Magerstadt Professor of Ophthalmology
Anjum F. Koreishi, MD
Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology
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