International Clinical Observership Program MIAMI, FLORIDA, U.S.A. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
BASCOM PALMER EYE INSTITUTE International Clinical Observership Program The Department of Ophthalmology of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, is recognized as one of the worldʼs finest and most progressive centers for ophthalmic care, research and education. It is ranked the best eye hospital in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, a national magazine that ranks hospitals throughout the country. As the largest ophthalmic care facility in the southeastern United States, more than 250,000 patients with nearly every ophthalmic condition are treated each year and more than 12,000 surgeries are performed annually. Each of its full-time faculty of internationally respected physicians has completed a fellowship, and excels in at least one ophthalmic subspecialty. Additionally, the faculty at the Institute conducts innovative biomedical research and presents progressive, industry-leading academic programs to medical students and ophthalmologists alike. In keeping with its commitment to global exchange, is now pleased to provide a structured clinical observership program for ophthalmologists from around the world who are interested in enhancing their knowledge of ophthalmological subspecialties and wish to be exposed to eye care as practiced at one of the foremost training centers in the world.
APPLICATION PROCESS The Clinical Observership program offers two different tracks which allow an individual physician to meet his/her educational needs. Observers may choose the Clinical Observer Track which has a duration of 2 weeks to 3 months or the Short-Term Scholar Track which lasts for 3 months to 6 months. If you are interested in receiving an application for either program, please complete the attached Request for Application Form and the application will be mailed/e-mailed to you. Once your completed application is received it will be carefully reviewed and decided upon based on availability and quality of application. All applications must include a current Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Letter of Intent. To be accepted into the program one must have a good command of the English language. PROGRAM FEES A non-refundable application fee of $250 is due with the application and all required documents. No tuition is charged for the observership program. All costs associated with the program (i.e. travel, accommodations, meals, per diem, local transportation, etc.) are to be paid by the observer. The Institute does not offer scholarships for participation in the program at this time. CLINICAL OBSERVATION PROGRAM Upon arrival, the observer meets with the respective subspecialty service director to discuss current educational interests. Typically, observers rotate with most members of the faculty of the indicated subspecialty in order to see different physicians in practice, clinics and surgeries. This process, however, varies by subspecialty. Subspecialties available for observerships are Cornea and External Diseases, Glaucoma, Neuro-Ophthalmology, Oculoplastics, Ocular Pathology, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Retina and Vitreous Diseases. Please note that these programs are strictly observational tutorials, and direct patient care is not permitted. VISAS It is the responsibility of the observer applicant to apply for and obtain any necessary travel visas. does not coordinate or facilitate this process. HOTEL RESERVATIONS There are many hotels in the Miami, Miami Beach or Coconut Grove, Florida area. However, the Springhill Suites in the Miami Arts/ Health District is walking distance from the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Springhill Suites by Marriott Miami Arts/ Health District 1311 NW 10 Avenue, Miami, FL 33136, USA Telephone: (305) 575-5300 http://www.marriott.com/springhill-suites/travel.mi University of Miami Corporate Rates for 2011 are: January 1 - July 31, 2011 August 1 - December 31, 2011 1-7 nights: $139/ night 1-7 nights: $109/ night 8-29 nights: $109/ night 8-29 nights: $79/ night 30+ nights: $99/ night 30+ nights: $69/ night UM rates are inclusive of breakfast, wireless internet access and shuttle service to the University of Miami Medical Campus and Bayside Marketplace. Please use the corporate code UOM to guarantee special rate. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION A certificate including the subspecialty and dates of observership signed by the chairman is provided to each observer upon successful completion of the program. CANCELLATION POLICY Application fee is non-refundable in case of cancellation.
REQUEST FOR APPLICATION FORM International Clinical Observership Program Please send me an application form: Last Name / First Name Degree Specialty / Subspecialty Affiliated Institution Address City / State Country / Zip or Postal Code Office phone Office fax Email I am interested in: Clinical Observer Track (duration of 2 weeks - 3 months) Short-Term Scholar Track (duration of 3 months - 6 months) By fax: Please complete this request form and fax to (305) 326-6518. By mail: Please complete this request form and return to: Continuing Medical Education Department 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1562 Miami, FL 33136, USA (Attn: Karen Davila) By email: Please scan this form and send it via email to: bascompalmerobserverships@med.miami.edu
For more information please contact: Continuing Medical Education (305) 326-6110 Email: bascompalmerobserverships@med.miami.edu Continuing Medical Education 1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1558 Miami, FL, U.S.A. 33136 www.bascompalmer.org