CEHC Clinical Fellowship Programme
Information for Applicants
General Information
The Clinical Fellowship Programme will comprise one-year fellowships, aimed at relatively junior
ophthalmologists, and three-month fellowships, aimed at more senior ophthalmologists from
Commonwealth countries with the greatest training need and where there are no in-country
opportunities for training. We anticipate offering 12 one-year fellowships per year and 8 three
month fellowships per year over a 5 year period. However, the exact number and months of
duration will be tailored to the needs of fellows and the available institutional training schedules.
Fellowship Provider Institutions
Funded clinical fellowships will be hosted by institutions in Australia, Bangladesh, India, Singapore,
South Africa and the UK who have agreed to make opportunities available for the CEHC. The
process of establishing this network is ongoing and it is anticipated that more fellowships will be
made available.
For further details see: http://cehc.lshtm.ac.uk/clinical-fellows/
Relevant sub-specialty areas
There may be some variation from this list depending on which specialty fellowships can be
offered by providers.
 Adnexal (eyelid and orbital)
 Cataract surgery
 Cornea and external disease
 Glaucoma
 IOL
 Medical retina (includes diabetic
retinopathy)
 Oculoplastics
 Paediatric ophthalmology
 Vitreoretinal surgery
Application Process
The application form can be downloaded at: http://cehc.lshtm.ac.uk/files/2014/02/CEHC-clinicalfellowship-application-form-7.doc and completed, providing the eligibility criteria have been
satisfied. Applicants may only apply for one fellowship, indicating their first and second choice of
preferred host institution.
Completed application forms should be sent to:
Andrew Roberts
cehc@lshtm.ac.uk
Consortium Administrator
Commonwealth Eye Health Consortium
International Centre for Eye Health
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London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Keppel Street, London WC1E 7HT, UK
Applications will first be checked against the eligibility criteria. An email will be sent from CEHC
confirming receipt and candidates notified if they fail to meet the eligibility requirements.
Applications will then be ranked by members of the fellowship advisory committee and the
applicants who have made the strongest and most deserving case for wanting to undertake a
fellowship will be allocated a host institution to whom they can formally apply.
Candidates will be notified within 4 weeks of the closing date for applications whether or not their
application has been successful.
Application can then be made on-line to the recommended host institution who will be made
aware of the recommendation by the CEHC advisory committee. More detailed information may
be required, but much of that provided for the initial application will be relevant.
The final decision as to whether the candidate is accepted for the fellowship will be made by the
fellowship host institution, and the applicant notified accordingly.
The process may take up to nine months from application to the provider institution to the start of
the fellowship, as time must be allowed for registration and visa applications to be processed.
Re-application
If the application has been rejected, applicants may reapply, but it is assumed that there will have
been a material change in their circumstances.
Visa application
Starting the process in good time is essential. The information required is extensive and has to be
provided in detail. Visa applications must be completed honestly and in full, and all supporting
documentation provided. If not, the application may be refused. However the guidance notes
provided are usually comprehensive and helpful. Supporting letters will be provided by the host
institution and CEHC.
Accommodation during the fellowship
The host institution will advise on accommodation and the terms and conditions of the fellowship.
A period of leave may be included but this will not be funded by CEHC.
Insurance and registration
Travel insurance (with emergency medical cover only) will be provided by the London School of
Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM) and applicants notified concerning the relevant forms that
need to be filled in.
Applicants are advised to consult the host institution with respect to medical indemnity insurance.
Fellows must register with the appropriate Country Medical Council before commencing their
fellowship.
Updated 13/6/14
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