Fellowship Programs

Clinical Fellowship Programs

The University of Southern California (USC) Roski Eye Institute offers accredited clinical fellowship programs and additional research opportunities. Clinical fellows train across three institutions — the USC Roski Eye Institute at the Keck Medical Center of USC, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), and Los Angeles General Medical Center. At each location, fellows oversee direct patient responsibility, independent clinic sessions, and resident supervision.

To learn more about the fellowship programs offered at the USC Roski Eye Institute, please click on the links below or contact the administrative staff listed.

Applications are accepted through SF Match.

1 year | AUPO FCC

Cornea, External Diseases & Refractive Surgery Fellowship

Fellowship Director:
Annie Nguyen, MD

Associate Fellowship Director:
J. Martin Heur, MD, PhD

Administrative Staff:
Lien Lam ([email protected])

1 year | AUPO FCC

Glaucoma Fellowship

Fellowship Director:
Benjamin Xu, MD, PhD

Associate Fellowship Director:
Brian Song, MD, MPH

Administrative Staff:
Lien Lam ([email protected])

1 year | AUPO FCC

Adult and Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology & Strabismus Surgery Fellowship

Fellowship Director:
Jeffrey Gluckstein, MD

Administrative Staff:
Liz Peranil ([email protected])

2 years | AUPO FCC

ASOPRS Oculofacial Plastic Surgery Fellowship

Fellowship Director:
Michael Burnstine, MD, FACS

Administrative Staff:
Liz Peranil ([email protected])

1 year | AUPO FCC

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Fellowship

Fellowship Director:
Angela Buffenn, MD, MPH

Administrative Staff:
Natalie Fleming ([email protected])

2 years | AUPO FCC

Vitreoretinal Disease and Surgery Fellowship

Fellowship Director:
Andrew Moshfeghi, MD, MBA

Administrative Staff:
Liz Peranil ([email protected])

Research Fellowships

The USC Provost’s Post-Doctoral Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for senior residents and fellows to obtain further training and certification tailored to their interests, while pursuing their training. This allows the interested individual to obtain valuable experience and growth in academic medicine, supported by the university, concurrent to their primary training program.