Cornea Fellowship

Professor

Dr. Arturo Chayet – Cornea, Cataract and Anterior Segment Specialist
Dr. Erik Navas Villar – Cornea, Cataract and Anterior Segment Specialist

Duration

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

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 cornea pathologies
Training in the performance and interpretation of all diagnostic studies of the cornea
Attendance and active participation in multidisciplinary activities
Preparation, attendance, and active participation in the academic sessions of the Cornea 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

Penetrating and lamellar cornea transplant (DMEK, DSAEK, DALK) done manually and assisted by femtosecond laser
Management of corneal trauma
Ocular surface reconstruction
Amniotic membrane usage
Advanced Refractive Surgery (ICL Phakic Lenses, LASIK, PRK, TransPRK, Retouching, PTK, Lenticule extraction CLEAR / SMILE, Crosslinking, Crosslinking + PRK, Topography-guided treatments)
Cornea pathology management
Dry eye management (Participate in a dry eye clinic with advanced diagnosis and treatment)
Management of the ocular surface neoplasia

Diagnostic and Surgical Technology

We have state-of-the-art technology to complement your learning experience, tailored to your fellowship:

Topographers: Orbscan, Pentacam-Corvis, Galilei, Anterion (SS-OCT), Topolyzer
IOL Calculation: IOL Master, Anterion, Ultrasound
Optovue anterior segment OCT
Specular microscopy
OPD Scan Aberrometer
Centurion (phacoemulsification)
Femtosecond Laser Ziemer LDV Z8 for cataract surgery, LASIK, Cornea transplant, relaxing incisions, Lenticule extraction CLEAR, intrastromal corneal ring, etc.
Laser excimer Alcon EX500: LASIK, PRK, TransPRK, topography-guided treatment
Avedro for crosslinking
Mibo Thermoflo and autologous plasma for dry eye treatment
Eye models for wet lab

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.