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Appointment evidence
Published role and affiliation
The official evidence identifies the leadership and affiliation listed below for Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (Two-year).
- Leadership as published
- Phillip Tenzel, MD — Fellowship Director
- Evidence reviewed
- 29 Oct 2026
- Affiliated training host
- UT Southwestern Medical Center, Department of Ophthalmology
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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
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship (Two-year)
A two-year ACGME-accredited oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship in the ophthalmology department, with a junior and a senior fellow in post at all times. About 85% of the case mix is functional and 15% cosmetic, with orbit and lacrimal work.
- Location
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Duration
- 24 months, one position offered each year
- Clinical participation
- Fellows provide oculoplastic care at UT Southwestern University Hospital, Parkland Memorial Hospital and Children's Medical Center Dallas
- International applicants
- US citizenship or permanent residency is required, so international graduates are not eligible
- Funding
- Stipend of no less than $86,343 (PGY5 level) stated on the page
- Application timing
- Applications were due 16 October 2026; interviews on 17 November
Deadline passed
July 2027 start
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Completed ACGME-accredited ophthalmology residency, eligibility for a full Texas medical licence, and US citizenship or permanent residency.
Published training
- Orbital, eyelid, lacrimal and cosmetic oculofacial surgery at three Dallas hospitals
- Rotations in ENT/rhinology, plastic surgery, dermatology and Mohs surgery, neurosurgery, neuroradiology and craniofacial surgery
- Annual onsite cadaver wet lab, grand rounds, tumour boards and M&M conferences
- Teaching within the ophthalmology residency programme
Application route
Apply through SFMatch; interviews are by invitation only.
No programme-specific document checklist is recorded. Follow the current official instructions.
Published contact note: liliana.medina@utsouthwestern.edu
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Official sources
Source review: 29 Oct 2026. Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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