Fellowship Program Application Process

Applicants interested in the Retina Consultants of Alabama Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery Fellowship must apply through the San Francisco Match Program. Our San Francisco Program Identification number is 4148.

San Francisco Match Program Contact Information

Ophthalmology Fellowship Match
655 Beach Street
San Francisco, California 94109
Phone: (415) 447-0350
Fax: (415) 561-8535
https://www.sfmatch.org

The following documents are required attachments to the SF Match application:

  • Photo Identification
  • Personal Statement / Letter of Interest
  • Current C.V.
  • Three Letters of Recommendation from Supervising Physicians
  • Medical School Transcript
  • USMLE Step 1-3 Scores

Applicants must also meet the requirements below prior to the posted fellowship start date:

  • Obtain a State of Alabama Medical License
  • Obtain an Alabama Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
  • Register Your Federal DEA Controlled Substance Registration Using an Alabama Physical Address
  • Successfully Complete a Fully Accredited Ophthalmology Residency Program (By the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education)
  • Eligible for American Board of Ophthalmology Certification
  • USA Citizenship