One fellow is selected every other year for this two-year ASOPRS-approved fellowship. Applicants must have completed an Ophthalmology residency and be eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa.
Please register with the Ophthalmology Fellowship Match and obtain a match number.
The following information is required (do not send this information to us, please submit it online via the SF Match):
- CV
- Medical School Transcripts
- 3 letters of reference (one of which must be from the Chair of your department)
- Personal Statement
- USMLE Scores
- US Citizenship or Immigrant Status
For Information about Physician Licensure in the State of Iowa, please see the Iowa Board of Medicine site.
Deadlines
The application deadline for the two-year fellowship beginning on July 1, 2027 is March 2, 2026.
The application period opens December 1, 2025.
Orientation for new fellows begins July 1, so you must be available for that start date and be licensed in Iowa by June 30.
Criteria for Applicants
Any fellow entering this program must have completed an appropriate residency program.
We take into consideration performance on the Ophthalmic Knowledge Assessment Program (OKAP) test and the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE), letters of recommendation and personal statements, as well as Central Application Services (CAS) applications, before extending an interview offer.
Interviews are conducted by invitation only and are arranged through the Fellowship Director's office. Only candidates who are being considered seriously for appointment will be asked to appear for an interview.
Foreign graduates must have a current, valid certificate from ECFMG or have completed at least one year in an accredited internship or residency program in the United States.
Fellows selected must apply for Iowa Licensure prior to beginning the fellowship.
Interviews
We will have interview dates available in April and May of 2026.