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Anterior Segment Fellowship

Anterior Segment Fellowship

Professors

Dr. Arturo Chayet – Cornea and Anterior Segment Specialist

Dr Erik Navas Villar – Cornea and Anterior Segment Specialist

Dr. Gabriela Avila – Anterior Segment and Glaucoma Specialist 

Duration

  • 1 year

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 Anterior Segment 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 Department of Anterior Segment 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 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

Diagnostic and Surgical Technology

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

Surgical Technology

  • Centurion
  • Oertli
  • Stellaris PC
  • EX500 Excimer Laser
  • Femtosecond Laser Ziemer Z8

Diagnostic Technology

  • Anterion (Heidelberg)
  • IOL Master
  • Pentacam
  • CORVIS
  • OPD Scan
  • Galilei

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

  • 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.