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Ophthalmology Fellowship Match

The Ophthalmology Fellowship Match (OFMP) was established in 1985. Its goal is to coordinate fellowship appointments, thus relieving the pressure of uncoordinated appointments and forced early choices. The participating programs will not make any appointments until the match has been completed.

Sponsorship

The Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO) sponsors the matching process and is responsible for enforcement at applicable rules. The Matching office does not sponsor or approve any of the participating programs. The function of the Matching Program is strictly limited to processing of the match. Listing or not listing of any program in the directory does not imply any form of approval, disapproval or endorsement. The decision to be listed or not rests solely with each individual Program Director.

About the Match

The Match takes place in December and will be used to process all applicants who want to start their fellowship training in July of the following year. There is $250 non-refundable registration fee that covers registration, central application service (for participating subspecialties) and matching. To participate in the match, simply complete our on-line registration form and submit your payment. Once registered, applicants will receive email confirmation and additional information on Matching procedures.

Centralized Application Service is available for all Ophthalmology Fellowship subspecialties except for Neuro-Ophthalmology and Pathology. Applicants applying for Neuro-Ophthalmology and Pathology subspecialties must register for the Match and contact programs directly to obtain application materials and procedures.

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