Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship

The UPMC Neuro-Ophthalmology Clinical Fellowship is AUPO-FCC compliant and provides specialized training in Neuro-Ophthalmology to an ophthalmologist or a neurologist who has successfully completed an accredited residency program in the US, or a comparable international residency. Graduates from comparable international neurology or ophthalmology residencies are welcome to apply; H1b VISA is preferred by our institution. We treat and diagnose rare and unique Neuro-Ophthalmologic disorders and provide clinical training with five Fellowship-trained Neuro-Ophthalmologists: two faculty trained in neurology, and three ophthalmology-trained faculty. Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh is affiliated and has a Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology clinic, as well. Our division provides collaborative and integrated patient care with the Neurology, Neuroradiology, ENT, Strabismus, Oculoplastic, ER, Optometric, and Neurological Surgery departments. Salary is PGY-based. We currently do not offer surgical Neuro-Ophthalmology training but work closely with our Skull Base and Oculoplastic surgeons.

Goals and Expectations of Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship:

• To acquire and expand the knowledge base and skill set necessary to diagnose and treat neuro-ophthalmic problems including but not limited to neurological, developmental, degenerative and systemic diseases which affect the ocular motor system and sensory visual pathway, including disorders of the retina, optic nerve, chiasm, optic tracts, radiations, and cortices.
• To participate daily in outpatient Neuro-Ophthalmology clinics at the newly constructed UPMC Vision Institute at Mercy Pavilion, as well as the Vision Institute at Eye and Ear, and support and educate residents in evaluating inpatient and emergency department consultations.
• To conduct and present research at national meetings (NANOS, ARVO, AAN, AAO), and to attend weekly ophthalmology grand rounds, weekly Neurosurgery Tumor boards, and quarterly Neuro-Ophthalmology clinical case and Journal Club conferences. Interested applicants are invited to contact us via email (below).  

Application Procedure:

For more information, select the NOVEL link on the NANOS site at: https://www.nanosweb.org. Application via SFMatch.org is required, as with all AUPO accredited Neuro-Ophthalmology programs.  
 
Requirements of application:

• Successful Completion of Step 1, 2, and 3 as well as ECFMG certification is required for the Neuro-ophthalmology Fellowship
• To participate in the Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship, you must be a citizen of the United States or possess a H1B visa.  
• Compensation is based on the PGY status of the applicant.

For more information, contact Dr. Gabrielle R. Bonhomme, Neuro-Ophthalmology fellowship director, at bonhommegr@upmc.edu or Sophie Choo, GME Sr Dept Manager, chooso@upmc.edu for more information.

Program Director
Gabrielle R. Bonhomme, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Teaching Faculty
Tarek Shazly, MD
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Glaucoma and Anterior Segment Surgery Service
Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Can Kocasarac, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Neuro-Ophthalmology Service

Islam M. Zaydan, MD
Associate Professor of Neurology and Neuro-Ophthalmology
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
Neuro-Immunology Service
Co-Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Comprehensive Care Center at the University of Pittsburgh and Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence at Pittsburgh VA Hospital

Contact Information

Please contact Sophie Choo, GME Sr Dept Manager, chooso@upmc.edu or Siobahn Gallagher, Director - Operations, beatsa@upmc.edu for more information.

Current and Former Fellows

Current
Fatima tun Nissa Raza