Ophthalmic Informatics Fellow

Overview 

The Stanford Ophthalmic Informatics Fellowship is a one-of-a-kind, 12-month program designed for U.S.-trained ophthalmologists who want to lead at the intersection of clinical care and data science. Fellows gain hands-on experience using large datasets, advanced analytics, and digital health tools to transform how eye care is delivered.

Program Structure

• Duration: Standard yearlong fellowship beginning July 7, 2026
• Optional second year: Applicants who are concurrently accepted into the Stanford Master’s in Biomedical Data Science may extend their fellowship to a 2-year experience.
• Clinical activity: Fellows may devote approximately one day per week to direct patient care at Stanford.

Learning Environment & Opportunities 

Fellows will have unparalleled access to data resources and mentors, including:

• Rich data assets: Electronic health record data from Stanford, SOURCE, IRIS® Registry, MarketScan®, Cosmos, and more.
• Advanced analytics training: Work with structured EHR data, apply natural language processing techniques and large language models (LLMs) to free-text clinical data, and use computer vision and foundation models on an extensive corpus of ophthalmic imaging (photography, OCT, and other modalities).
• Formal didactics and coursework: Structured teaching and access to Stanford’s courses in biomedical data science, AI, and informatics support each fellow’s personalized learning plan.
• Collaborative innovation hubs: Fellows can engage with the many Stanford cross-campus programs supporting AI, including Stanford Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging (AIMI), Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) , Responsible AI for Safe and Equitable Health (RAISE), and others across a vibrant informatics and AI ecosystem. and a robust ecosystem supporting informatics and AI research, translation, and deployment.
• Professional development: Guidance in research design, implementation, grant writing, and leadership for academic and health-system careers.