Official profile
Biography and background
Pete Setabutr is a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Chicago and directs its oculoplastic fellowship and Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service. His official profile describes a clinical and teaching career in oculoplastic surgery, international ophthalmology education and outcomes research, including surgical training partnerships in Southeast Asia.
Biography source ↗ · Reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Published roles
Roles in plastic surgery training
Each role below keeps the wording of its official source and the date it was reviewed. Names may identify a director, supervisor, host or contact; reconfirm the current appointment with the programme.

Oculoplastics Fellowship
Fellowship Director
Professor of Ophthalmology; Vice Chair for Global Ophthalmology
Photo: University of Illinois Chicago — Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences
University of Illinois Chicago — Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Profile reviewed 1 Nov 2026
Programme leadership page →Programme snapshot
About the Oculoplastics Fellowship
A two-year oculofacial plastic surgery fellowship in an ophthalmology department, described as approved by the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. The page does not describe cosmetic content separately; it covers high-volume oculofacial training with dermatology, pathology, radiology and surgical subspecialty exposure.
- Format: Clinical fellowship, 24 months. Busy surgical and clinical schedule across three training sites, with research and thesis expectations
- Who can apply: Eligibility is not stated on the page.
- International applicants: International eligibility, licensing and visa support are not confirmed
- Funding: Current salary or funding is not published in the reviewed source
- Intake and dates: Current intake not confirmed Current deadline not confirmed; consult the official programme (Programme listed — intake not confirmed).
- How to apply: The page gives no application process; the only contact for the fellowship fund is an advancement office, so consult the department for applications.
Programme details reviewed 31 Oct 2026. Full programme page → · UIC Ophthalmology — Oculoplastics Fellowship ↗
Training context
Published programme focus
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Official sources
- Official host or fellowship society — programme faculty ↗Reviewed 1 Nov 2026
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Education history, additional appointments, publications and personal contact details are not added without separate official evidence.
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