Program Overview

Introduction to the UCSF Department of Ophthalmology

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Department of Ophthalmology is a leading institution in the field of ophthalmology and vision sciences. The department is committed to building a community and nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Program Objectives

The objectives of the UCSF-Proctor Clinician Vision Scholars K12 Program are to mentor and train exceptional and diverse junior faculty in developing methodological expertise and impactful research programs, and to transition the K12 Scholars to become independent investigators and successful academic careers.

Program Tracks

The program offers three tracks:

• Track 1: Epidemiology/Randomized Clinical Trials/Global Health
• Track 2: Basic and Translational Discovery Science, specifically around the themes of ocular genetics & therapeutics, visual system injury, plasticity, & regeneration, and neurodegeneration
• Track 3: Bioengineering and Innovation Investigations

Intended Outcomes

The intended outcomes for Scholars are engagement in rigorous, reproducible research, the development of funded independent ophthalmology and vision science research programs with a lasting impact on the field and a focus on improving human health and alleviating blindness, and the advancement of successful academic careers as leaders and mentors in the field.

Community and Values

UCSF is committed to building a community and nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. The department fully espouses those values and strives to create a supportive educational community which allows each of its learners to reach their learning potential. The university is also committed to welcoming and serving all people, honoring the dignity of every individual without preference or prejudice, in support of its public mission and in alignment with its PRIDE values and Principles of Community.

Education and Alumni

The department offers various educational programs, including:

• Residency Program: A comprehensive program that provides residents with a strong foundation in clinical and surgical ophthalmology
• Fellowship Programs: Advanced training programs in various subspecialties of ophthalmology
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: Research training programs for postdoctoral scholars
• Graduate Students: Opportunities for graduate students to pursue research in ophthalmology and vision sciences
• K12 Program: A clinician-scientist training program aimed at mentoring and training talented and diverse faculty Scholars in high-quality, reproducible scientific research and the development of successful academic careers in ophthalmology and vision sciences
• R38 Program: A program that provides funding for research projects in ophthalmology and vision sciences
• Medical Students: Opportunities for medical students to pursue research and clinical training in ophthalmology
• Alumni: A community of alumni who are leaders and mentors in the field of ophthalmology and vision sciences

Research

The department is committed to advancing knowledge and improving human health through research. The research areas include:

• Overview & Publications: A comprehensive overview of the department's research activities and publications
• Faculty Research Summary: A summary of the research activities of the department's faculty members
• NIH P30 – Core Grant: A grant that provides funding for research projects in ophthalmology and vision sciences
• Lab Websites: A list of laboratory websites that provide information on the research activities of the department's faculty members
• Postdoctoral Fellowships: Research training programs for postdoctoral scholars
• Graduate Students: Opportunities for graduate students to pursue research in ophthalmology and vision sciences
• Research Awards: Awards that recognize excellence in research in ophthalmology and vision sciences

News and Events

The department hosts various events and news, including:

• All News: A list of news articles and press releases from the department
• Grand Rounds and Meetings: A list of upcoming grand rounds and meetings
• (Internal: submit news items): A call for submissions of news items from department members

About Us

The UCSF Department of Ophthalmology is a leading institution in the field of ophthalmology and vision sciences. The department is committed to building a community and nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

Quick Links

• Home: A link to the department's homepage
• Faculty: A list of the department's faculty members
• Giving: Information on how to support the department's research and educational activities
• Proctor Foundation: Information on the Proctor Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports the department's research and educational activities
• Residency Program: Information on the department's residency program
• News, Publications & Events: A list of news articles, publications, and events from the department

UCSF Links

• Accessibility page: A link to the university's accessibility page
• Privacy Policy: A link to the university's privacy policy
• Terms of Use: A link to the university's terms of use
• A-Z Website List: A list of university websites in alphabetical order

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