--- title: "CPMC Retina Fellowship Program at Sutter Health" description: "CPMC offers a comprehensive two-year clinical program in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the retina and vitreous." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-retina" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education) / 3. [Graduate Medical Education](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme) / 4. [Fellowships](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships) / 5. Retina, San Francisco ![older-man-eye-exam](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Fellowships/older-man-eye-exam1.jpg?h=3249&iar=0&w=5000) California Pacific Medical Foundation # Retina Fellowship The CPMC Retina Fellowship at California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) is a specialized, two-year clinical training program focused on diagnosing and managing diseases affecting the retina and vitreous. [Apply](https://www.sfmatch.org/) ![older-man-eye-exam](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/GME/Fellowships/older-man-eye-exam1.jpg?h=3249&iar=0&w=5000) **Section menu** - [Retina, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-retina "Retina, San Francisco") - [Retina, San Francisco](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-retina "Retina, San Francisco") ## Advanced clinical training in retina and vitreous surgery The CPMC Retina Fellowship Program offers specialized training to advance your career in retina surgery, whether in private practice or an academic setting. You’ll gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge retinal surgery and therapeutic procedures, following the guidelines set by the Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO).  Working alongside leading ophthalmologists in state-of-the-art medical facilities, you’ll treat a broad range of cases, from routine retinal issues to complex surgeries. This program emphasizes mentorship, collaboration and teaching, ensuring you refine critical surgical skills while participating in research and contributing to peer-reviewed publications. _This fellowship is open to applicants every other year._ ![nurse-talking-with-nurses](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/nurse-talking-with-nurses.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2121) ## Learn from leading ophthalmologists Renowned faculty, including ophthalmologists from the West Coast Retina Medical Group, is dedicated to mentoring and training through close supervision during your clinical and surgical rotations, research and didactic conferences. ![eye-doctor-with-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/eye-doctor-with-patient.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2120) ## Real-world experience in retinal care Your hands-on clinical experiences will include diagnosing and treating retinal diseases and surgical cases, while working closely with CPMC’s multidisciplinary retina faculty.  ![eye-doctor-with-patient](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/SutterHealth/Images/medical-doctors/eye-doctor-with-patient.jpg?h=1414&iar=0&w=2120) ## Shape the future of retina care through research Participate in research projects and clinical trials, with support to contribute to peer-reviewed publications and present at academic conferences. [Learn more](https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/research) ### Living in San Francisco San Francisco offers unparalleled outdoor activities, world-class dining, and cultural events. With a mild California climate and world-famous landscapes, experience an exciting urban lifestyle among rugged coastlines and redwood forests. [Get to know the area](https://www.visitcalifornia.com/places-to-visit/san-francisco/) ### Contact us Academic Administrator Lorraine Geary [lgeary@westcoastretina.com](mailto:lgeary@westcoastretina.com)  [Get in touch](mailto:lgeary@westcoastretina.com) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"MedicalOrganization","name":"Sutter Health","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/#medicalorganization","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org","logo":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/sutter-health-logo.svg","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"2200 River Plaza Drive","addressLocality":"Sacramento","addressRegion":"CA","postalCode":"95833","addressCountry":"US"},"areaServed":{"@type":"AdministrativeArea","name":"California"},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/SutterHealth","https://www.instagram.com/sutterhealth/","https://x.com/SutterHealth","https://www.youtube.com/sutterhealth","https://www.linkedin.com/company/sutter-health","https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sutter_Health"]} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"WebPage","name":"CPMC Retina Fellowship Program at Sutter Health","description":"CPMC offers a comprehensive two-year clinical program in the diagnosis and management of diseases of the retina and vitreous.  ","url":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-retina","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-retina#breadcrumblist"}} ``` ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships/cpmc-retina#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Graduate Medical Education","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Fellowships","item":"https://www.sutterhealth.org/education/gme/fellowships"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":5,"name":"Retina, San Francisco"}]} ```