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Don O. Kikkawa, MD, FACS
International fellowship preceptor
Distinguished Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology; Division Chief
University of California San Diego — Shiley Eye Institute
Leads UC San Diego’s oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery division. His official profile lists eyelid, lacrimal and orbital surgery, thyroid eye disease and craniofacial disorders.
Shiley Eye Institute — official faculty profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD
International fellowship preceptor
Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology and Clinical Plastic Surgery
University of California San Diego — Shiley Eye Institute
His official profile describes cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, congenital ptosis, orbital disease, lacrimal disorders and reconstruction after cancer or trauma.
Shiley Eye Institute — official faculty profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Catherine Y. Liu, MD, PhD
International fellowship preceptor
University of California San Diego — Shiley Eye Institute
Named on the current Shiley domestic and international oculoplastic fellowship pages as a preceptor.
Shiley Eye Institute — official faculty profile ↗Profile reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for International Paediatric Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Fellowship.
- Leadership as published
- Don O. Kikkawa, MD, FACS; Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD; Catherine Y. Liu, MD, PhD (preceptors)
- Evidence reviewed
- 16 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- University of California San Diego — Shiley Eye Institute
Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact. The source wording above defines the role; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.
Training context
Published programme focus
These areas describe the linked training programme, rather than a complete clinical biography or list of individual credentials.
Associated training route
Clinical fellowship
International Paediatric Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery Fellowship
ASOPRS-approved, two-year international oculoplastic and orbital training with additional paediatric emphasis. The host expects fellows to return home to develop clinical and teaching services.
- Location
- San Diego, California, United States
- Duration
- 24 months
- Clinical participation
- Host describes supervised direct patient care and primary surgical training under an approved Section 2111 appointment; privileges depend on host and regulatory approval.
- International applicants
- Specifically designed for international ophthalmologists. The host describes a California Medical Board Section 2111 appointment after selection; this approval and institutional credentialing must be confirmed.
- Funding
- Unfunded. Fellows must bring financial support from their home institution or another source.
- Application timing
- No application deadline stated for the published 2028–2030 cycle; confirm with the administrator.
Upcoming application cycle
Next cycle published by the host: 1 August 2028 to 31 July 2030.
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
MD and completed approved ophthalmology residency at an internationally recognised academic institution; recommendation letters and sufficient spoken and written English. Selection considers academic potential and professional goals.
Published training
- Paediatric and adult oculoplastic and orbital surgery
- Congenital ptosis and eyelid reconstruction
- Endoscopic lacrimal surgery
- Paediatric orbital trauma and craniofacial disorders
- Orbital and eyelid tumours
- Research, teaching and cadaver dissection
Application route
Download the International Oculoplastics Application from the official programme page and contact Ursula Pompeya for the current submission requirements.
Published application documents
- International Oculoplastics Application
- Letters of recommendation
- Evidence of external financial support — confirm format with host
Published contact note: Ursula Pompeya: upompeya@health.ucsd.edu
Official institution page · Source reviewed 16 Oct 2026
Official sources
- Shiley Eye Institute — official international ASOPRS fellowship ↗
- Don O. Kikkawa, MD, FACS — Shiley Eye Institute — official faculty profile ↗
- Bobby S. Korn, MD, PhD — Shiley Eye Institute — official faculty profile ↗
- Catherine Y. Liu, MD, PhD — Shiley Eye Institute — official faculty profile ↗
Source review: 16 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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