Anterior Segment Fellowship
Anterior Segment Fellowship
Professors
- Dr. Arturo Chayet – 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
- Refractive Surgery: All-Laser-LASIK, PRK, Presbyopia, CLEAR (Smile)
- Phacoemulsification
- Femtosecond laser-assisted Cataract Surgery
- Advanced Intraocular Lens calculation
- Premium Trifocal lens, Toric Lens, EDOF, Light Adjustable Lens, Scleral-sutured Lens
- ICL
- Pterygium
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
- English language knowledge: 80% to 100% spoken and written
- Curriculum Vitae includes the number of cataract surgeries performed to date
- Formal letter requesting to participate in the Fellowship at CODET Vision Institute
- 2 letters of recommendation
- Copy of the Medical Surgeon degree
- Copy of the Ophthalmology degree
- Copy of the Surgeon License
***Foreign nationals (non-Mexican citizenship) must apply for their immigration permit at the Mexican consulate in their country or country of residence.