Host overview
Training at this institution
The directory documents 1 training route associated with Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis — Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences. Compare each programme’s requirements and source evidence below.
- Published locations
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Training pathways
- Observership
- Named leadership
- 0 of 1 programme records
- Official evidence
- 1 linked source
Published training focus
Faculty and programme leadership
No named faculty are recorded in the current programme evidence. Use the official sources below to confirm the current director or training contact.
At a glance
- International Observership in Oculoplastic Surgery: observership, One month is described as ideal; shorter or longer visits can be considered. Programme listed — intake not confirmed. Completed ophthalmology training, a strong interest in oculoplastic surgery and fluent English.
Intake, fees and eligibility change between cycles. Confirm each point with the host using the official source listed for the programme before preparing an application.
Programmes and application details
Observership
International Observership in Oculoplastic Surgery
An observership run by the ophthalmology department's oculoplastic service for visiting ophthalmologists, covering eyelid, lacrimal, orbital and anophthalmic disorders, including eyelid and mid-facial repair with Mohs surgeons. The host specialty is ophthalmology.
- Location
- St. Louis, Missouri, United States
- Duration
- One month is described as ideal; shorter or longer visits can be considered
- Clinical participation
- Observation only; the visitor shadows the specialists in clinic and the operating room but does not scrub or have patient contact
- International applicants
- For international ophthalmologists; observers arrange their own visa and visitor health insurance, and an invitation letter is available on request
- Funding
- No financial assistance; the observer pays all travel, local transport, lodging and meals
- Application timing
- Current deadline not confirmed; consult the official programme
Programme listed — intake not confirmed
Dates must be approved by the department before the visit is scheduled
Eligibility, training and application
Eligibility
Completed ophthalmology training, a strong interest in oculoplastic surgery and fluent English.
Published training
- Clinic evaluation of functional oculoplastic and orbital conditions
- Operating-room observation at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and clinics in suburban St. Louis
- Exposure to eyelid and mid-facial reconstruction with Mohs surgeons
- Certificate on completion
Application route
Complete the application packet with a recent photograph, CV and passport copy; the department must approve the application and proposed dates before scheduling.
Published application documents
- Application packet
- Current full-face photograph
- CV
- Passport copy
- Proof of visitor health insurance
Direct programme page · Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
Official sources and review dates
- WashU Ophthalmology — International Observership in Oculoplastic Surgery ↗Source reviewed 29 Oct 2026
These sources document the listed training routes. Institutional rankings, bed counts, accreditation, full staff rosters and current vacancies are not inferred.
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