Oculoplastic Fellowship
Oculoplastic Fellowship in Diseases of Eyelid, Orbit, and Lacrimal System; and in Aesthetic Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery
The department offers a two-year fellowship in diseases of eyelid, orbit, and lacrimal system; and in aesthetic eyelid and facial plastic surgery. The fellow is hired as a faculty member at the instructor level and works closely with the Department's full-time faculty.
Requirements\Responsibilities
The fellow participates in Dr. Putterman's office two days a week. Two days a week the fellow assists Dr. Putterman with Dr. Putterman's surgical patients. The fellow has his or her own clinic twice a month and surgery twice a month. Clinic and surgery are staffed by oculoplastic attendings. The fellow oversees residents during clinic and surgery. Fellows also cover oculoplastic trauma call.
Facilities\Surgical Opportunities
The fellowship is based at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The fellow's clinic and surgery is performed at this location. Dr. Putterman's patients are seen at his office. Surgery on his patients is done at an outpatient surgery center and Michael Reese Hospital.
Preceptor
Co- Precptor
John Pak , MD, PhD
Contact
Terry Tatone
312-996-7832
1905 W. Taylor St
Room L133
Chicago IL 60612
ttatone@uic.edu
The fellowship is ASOPRS approved