International Clinical Observation Program

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, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 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.
A P P L I C AT I O N P R O C E S S
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.
C L I N I C A L O B S E RVAT I O N P R O G R A M
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.
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute does not coordinate
or facilitate this process.
H O T E L R E S E RVAT I O N S
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
1-7 nights: $139 / night
8-29 nights: $109 / night
30+ nights: $ 99 / night
August 1 - December 31, 2011
1-7 nights: $109 / night
8-29 nights: $79 / 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.
C E R T I F I C AT E O F C O M P L E T I O N
A certificate including the subspecialty and dates
of observership signed by the chairman is provided
to each observer upon successful completion of
the program.
C A N C E L L AT I O N P O L I C Y
Application fee is non-refundable in case of
cancellation.
REQUEST FOR
APPLICATION
FORM
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
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:
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
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:
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Continuing Medical Education
(305) 326-6110
Email: bascompalmerobserverships@med.miami.edu
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
Continuing Medical Education
1120 NW 14th Street, Suite 1558
Miami, FL, U.S.A. 33136
www.bascompalmer.org