The Retina Consultants of Texas (RCTX) Surgical Retina Fellowship is a two-year, AUPO-compliant program offering advanced surgical and medical training in vitreoretinal disease. Fellows gain hands-on experience in complex surgical retina cases, cutting-edge diagnostics, and innovative research—all within one of the highest-volume retina practices in the country.
Fellowship Co-Directors
Program Overview
Duration: 2 years (starting each July)
Number of Fellows: 1 per cycle
Match Program ID: PR11026
Certification: AUPO-compliant
Match Platform: San Francisco (SF) Match
Surgical Training
Fellows receive intensive surgical training from day one, with direct mentorship from over 20 fellowship-trained retina specialists.
Surgical experience includes:
- Pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) for:
- Retinal detachment (primary, complex, tractional)
- Macular holes, epiretinal membranes, vitreomacular traction
- Endophthalmitis, intraocular foreign body, and trauma
- Scleral buckling
- Retained lens and dropped IOL management
- Complex diabetic tractional retinal detachment repair
- Secondary IOL fixation techniques (sutured, scleral-fixated, glued)
Fellows graduate with hundreds of surgical cases logged and the confidence to independently manage the full spectrum of vitreoretinal pathology.
Clinical Exposure
- High-volume medical retina exposure across multiple RCTX locations
- Emphasis on AMD, DME, RVO, uveitis, inherited retinal diseases, and ocular oncology
- Extensive use of advanced imaging: OCT, OCT-A, widefield angiography, ultrasound, autofluorescence
Research Opportunities
- Fellows act as sub-investigators in a broad portfolio of Phase I–III clinical trials
- Required to complete at least one major research project over two years
- Strong support for presenting at AAO, ASRS, ARVO, and other national meetings
- Mentorship available for peer-reviewed publications
Academic Curriculum
- Monthly surgical case review and retina conferences
- Monthly journal clubs
- Fluorescein and imaging rounds
- Didactic lectures from RCTX faculty and invited speakers
Application Process
- Applications Open: June 30, 2025
- Application Deadline: September 12, 2025
- Match Program ID: PR11026 via SF Match
Supplemental materials should be emailed to the RCTX Fellowship Coordinator:
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- USMLE Step Scores
- Medical School Transcript
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Recent Photo