Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship
The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship at Children's Mercy is a one-year program approved and accredited by the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus (AAPOS).
The fellowship provides comprehensive experience in the field of pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus, and will provide the graduating fellow with the experience necessary to enter either private practice or an academic career.
The fellow will be exposed to every aspect of the field with a large number of complex strabismus cases, cataracts, glaucoma and ROP (both screening and treatment).
The fellow will spend time and operate with glaucoma, retina, oculoplastic and ocular oncology surgeons on a regular basis. The fellow participates in complex strabismus and intraocular surgery that is performed at the main hospital.
The fellow also participates in the less complicated surgical procedures performed away from the main hospital. The fellow is included in all adult strabismus surgeries that take place at outside locations. The fellow can expect to participate in several hundred surgical cases each year.
Salaries and benefits
2024-25 salaries
- PGY 4: $78,540.80
- PGY 5: $79,539.20
- PGY 6: $81,203.20
- PGY 7: $84,468.80
- PGY 8: $86,590.40
Benefits for fellows
- $1,500 Educational stipend per academic year for books, travel and other educational materials
- $2,250 Professional stipend for academic year to present scholarly activity
- Health and dental insurance for trainee and dependents with no premiums
- $800 a year Lifestyle Spending Account
- Hospital-issued Laptop/iPad
- Free parking
- Moving allowance
- 20 days of vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid board exam
- Access to clinical and research librarians, statisticians, scientific writers and learning specialists
- Tuition allowance of $5,250 per year
- On-site fitness center and wellness center
Clinical experience
Learn about the quality and extent of hands-on experience offered through the Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship.
Faculty and fellows
Meet the team of fellows and faculty for the Pediatric Ophthalmology fellowship.
Apply for the program
The Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship Program appoints one fellow each year through the San Francisco Matching Program. Qualified applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited Ophthalmology residency program prior to beginning of the fellowship.
Learn more about the application process.
Our Pediatric Ophthalmology Fellowship team
Michael Struck, MD
Fellowship Director
(816) 960-8000
mcstruck@cmh.edu
Sydney Noller, BBA
Fellowship Coordinator
sbnoller@cmh.edu