Glaucoma Fellowship

Professor

Dr. Gabriela Manuelita Avila Mendoza – Anterior Segment and Glaucoma Specialist

Duration

2 years. The first year will be the Anterior Segment Fellowship, and the second year, Glaucoma

Curriculum & Activities

Train for and gain responsibilities in:
- Fundación CODET ((CODET’s Foundation clinic, non-profit patient care)
- CODET Vision Institute
- Assigned Surgeries
Obtain first responder experience with medical phone calls and private emergency management
Education in the detection and management of all Glaucoma pathologies
Training in the performance and interpretation of all diagnostic studies of Glaucoma
Attendance and active participation in multidisciplinary activities
Preparation, attendance, and active participation in the Weekly Academic Sessions of the Glaucoma Department and other services of the institution
Attendance and active participation in the Virtual General Monthly Academic Sessions with invited professors from all over the world
Preparation and presentation of academic cases
Possibility of authoring/co-authoring academic publications
Participation in research protocols
Active participation in public and private detection campaigns at CODET’s private practice, at Fundación CODET, and at our mobile unit
Study and follow the standard operating procedures of CODET Vision Institute

Procedures

Glaucoma Management

Medicines
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty / SLT
Laser iridotomy with YAG Optimis Fusion
Micropulse (Diode MP3) IRIDEX
IRIDEX Transscleral Cyclophotocoagulation (Diode G-Probe)
Micro-Invasive Glaucoma Surgery
Drainage Devices (Ahmed Valve and Molteno Valve)
Trabeculectomy
Cataract Surgeries in Glaucoma

Diagnostic and Surgical Technology

We have State-of-the-Art Technology to complement your learning experience, tailored to your fellowship:

Surgical Technology

Importance of intraocular pressure measurement with adjustment according to corneal hysteresis (CORVIS)
Optic nerve and retina tomography (Spectralis)
Visual fields (Humphrey Zeiss)

Necessary Skills and Attributes

Proactive mindset
Self-motivated
Great attitude towards patients, teachers, and teammates
Leadership skills
High sense of urgency, commitment, and responsibility
Ability to work well with others
Effective communication skills

Requirements

Must have completed the first year of the Anterior Segment Fellowship at CODET Vision Institute in the previous year

Updated Curriculum Vitae, including the number of cataract surgeries performed to date.
Eligibility to become a member of the Mexican Board of Ophthalmology (Consejo Mexicano de Oftalmología).
Formal letter of intent to apply for the Fellowship at CODET Vision Institute.
ENARM exam results.
Two letters of recommendation from ophthalmologist physicians.
One letter of recommendation from the Head of Education/Training.
Copy of the Medical Doctor (MD) degree.
Copy of the Ophthalmology specialty degree.
Copy of the professional license (Cédula Profesional) as a Medical Doctor.

Physicians who completed studies abroad must complete the revalidation process of their university and ophthalmology specialty degrees with the Mexican authorities and obtain their professional license (Cédula Profesional).

***Foreign nationals (non-Mexican citizenship) must apply for their immigration permit at the Mexican consulate in their country or country of residence.